Canon EOS 3000 QD - Manual (Page 54)

Using the Built-in Flash
In a Basic Zone Mode
If the <^> icon blinks, pop up the built-in flash. The built-in flash will fire
automatically in low-light or backlit conditions.
In a Creative Zone Mode
When using a Creative Zone mode, pop up the built-in flash.
P
: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync
speed and flash aperture will be set automatically as with the <D>
(Full Auto) mode.
Tv
: Use this mode it you want to use a flash sync speed slower than
1/90 sec. The camera will set the flash aperture automatically to
obtain a correct flash exposure.
Av
: Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture. With this mode,
you can obtain a balanced flash exposure between the subject and
background. The camera will set a slow sync speed automatically.
The flash illuminates the subject while the background is exposed
with a long shutter speed.
• Be sure to use a tripod when a slow sync speed is set.
M
: This mode enables you to set both the flash sync speed and flash
aperture. The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the
background is exposed with the flash sync speed and aperture you
have set.
A-DEP
: The result will be the same as using the
<P>
mode.
• If the flash sync speed is set faster than 1/90 sec. in the
<Tv
> or <
M>
mode, it will be reset automatically to 1/90 sec.
•An external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and the built-in flash cannot be used
together.
• Before attaching an EOS-dedicated Speedlite to the camera, push down the
built-in flash if it is popped up. •
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• When using the built-ih flash, stay at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the
subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.
• When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens
hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage.