Canon Rebel T2i EOS 550D Instruction Manual

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Canon Rebel T2i EOS 550D Instruction Manual Manual pdf 207 page image

207External SpeedlitesWith an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTLautoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.Set the camera’s shooting mode to <a> (manual exposure) or<f> (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting beforeshooting.When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in themanual flash mode.Sync SpeedThe camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at1/200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to makesure it synchronizes properly with the camera.Cautions for Live View shootingA non-Canon flash will not fire during Live View shooting.Canon Speedlites other than the EX-seriesUsing Non-Canon Flash UnitsIf the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated toanother camera brand, the camera may not operate properly andmalfunction may result.Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It mightnot fire.COPY