Digital Camera User Manual

137
The flash
Shooting (Advanced operations)
Notes
When the mode dial is set to S or M, slow sync shooting is not available using the
SLOW SYNC button.
When a function other than the AEL function is selected in [Func. of AEL button],
slow sync shooting is not available using the SLOW SYNC button. When the AEL
function is selected in [ISO Button] or [AF/MF button], slow sync shooting is
available using the ISO or AF/MF button.
You can use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal of the opposite
polarity.
Notes
Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1/250 second. If the
shutter speed recommended on the flash is slower than that, use the recommended
speed or an even slower speed.
If you cannot confirm your composition in dark situations, change the [Live View
Display] setting so that the image is always displayed with the appropriate
brightness (page 89).
Use a flash with a flash sync voltage of 400 V or less.
Shoot with the SLOW SYNC button
pressed.
lights up on the screen to indicate the
exposure is locked.
SLOW SYNC button
Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord
Open the cover of the (flash sync)
terminal and plug the cord in.
(flash sync) terminal