Canon 1dx Owners Manual

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D Flash Photography
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL 
autoflash 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 adjus t the aperture setting before 
shooting.
  When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 
1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash...

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D Flash Photography
  If the camera is used with a flash  unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand,  the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not connect to the ca mera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 
V or more.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash un it on the camera’s hot shoe. It may 
not fire.
A flash unit attached to the camera’s  hot shoe and a flash unit connected to 
the PC terminal can both  be used at the same time.
Metered Manual...

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With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, 
you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions 
and Custom Functions.  Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn 
on the Speedlite.
For details on the Speedlite’s func tions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [z 3] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control ], then press .
X The external Speedlite control screen 
will appear.
2Select the desired...

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3 Setting the Flash
You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/250-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash,...

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3 Setting the Flash
The information and available functions displayed on the screen 
will differ depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash 
Custom Function settings, etc.
For details on your Speedlite’s flash  functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
Sample display
 Flash mode
You can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting.
[E-TTL II flash metering] is the standard 
mode of EX-series Speedlites for 
automatic flash shooting.
The [ Manual flash ] mode is...

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3 Setting the Flash
 Wireless functions
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission. For details on wireless 
flash, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
  Flash zoom (Flash coverage)
With Speedlites having a zooming flash 
head, you can set the flash coverage. 
Normally, set this to [AUTO] so that the 
camera will automatically set the flash 
coverage to match the lens focal length.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [First-curtain...

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3 Setting the Flash
 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as “Flash exposure 
compensation” on page 190 can be set.
For details, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
  Flash exposure bracketing
While the flash output is changed 
automatically, three shots are taken.
For details on FEB (Flash Exposure 
Bracketing), refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
When using second-curtain synchronizat ion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
sec. or slower. If the sh utter speed is 1/30 sec....

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3 Setting the Flash
For details on the Speedlite’s Custom  Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
  Select [Flash C.Fn settings ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the functions.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
number, then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the menu 
option, then press < 0>.
Selecting [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ] will clear all the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function settings (except [ C.Fn-00: Distance indicator 
display ]).
Flash Custom...

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s 
LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”.
Live View shooting is effecti ve for photos of still subjects.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provided softwa re, p.410) installed in your 
computer, you can connect the ca mera to the...

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During Live View shooting, you can take still photos. To shoot movies, 
see page 219.
1Select [LV z/k  set.].
 Under the [ z4] tab, select [LV   z/
k  set.], then press < 0>.
  “LV” stands for Live View.
2Select [Stills].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Stills], 
then press < 0>.
3Display the Live View image.
  Press the < A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
  The Live View image will closely 
reflect the brightness level of the 
actual image you capture.
  If the...