Using an external flash (sold separately), Speedlite ex series – Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

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Appendix

Index

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

Other Shooting Modes

P Mode

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

Playback Mode

Wi-Fi Functions

Setting Menu

Accessories

3

Choose shooting mode [ ], [

],

[

], or [ ].

z

Flash settings can only be configured in

these modes. In other modes, the flash

is adjusted and fired automatically, as

needed.

4

Configure the external flash.

z

Press the [

] button, choose [Flash

Control] on the [ 5] tab, and then press

the [ ] button.

z

Options already set on the flash itself are

displayed.

z

Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]

dial to choose an item, and then set the

desired option.

z

Available items vary depending on the

shooting mode and the flash attached

(= 176).

Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a
Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen
is no longer accessible.

You can also access the setting screen by pressing the [ ] button
for at least one second.

600EX-RT/580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the
external flash has been set up for stroboscopic flash.

320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie
recording or in Movie mode. In this case, the [ ] icon is shown.

Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)

Still Images

Movies

More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional

Speedlite EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the

optional Speedlite 320EX flash is available.

This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series
functions.

Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not
fire at all, in some cases.

Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units)
or flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and
may damage the camera.

Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional
information.

Speedlite EX Series

Still Images

Movies

These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of

flash photography needs.

1

Attach the flash.

z

Make sure the camera is off, and then

attach the flash unit to the hot shoe.

2

Turn the flash on, and then turn the

camera on.

z

A red [ ] icon is now displayed.

z

The flash pilot lamp will light up when the

flash is ready.

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