Canon 40d Manual

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Using the Built-in Flash
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set 
exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure 
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the flash exposure 
compensation amount.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 5> dial.
  To cancel the flash exposure 
compensation, set the flash exposure 
compensation amount back to < E>.
 
When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the  icon will...

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Using the Built-in Flash
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure 
reading for any part of a subject.
1Press the  button to pop-up 
the built-in flash.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the < D> icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press the < A> button. (8 )
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <
A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash...

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The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. 
The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series
Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera.
Select [Flash control].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Flash 
control ], then press < 0>.
X The flash control screen will appear.
  Normally, set this to [ Enable].
  If [Disable ] is set, both the built-in 
flash and external Speedlite will not 
fire. This is good when you only want 
to use the...

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3 Flash Control N
 E-TTL IIFor normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative].
If [
Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered 
scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may 
be necessary depending on the scene, so this is for advanced users.
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn 
setting
]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can 
set, see the EX-series (such as the 580EX II)...

105
Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.
When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the 
autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-
output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed 
instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This 
camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series 
Speedlites.
 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL...

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External Speedlites
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 
250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync 
speed is 1/60 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to 
make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
PC Terminal
 The camera’s PC terminal is provided 
for flash units having a sync cord. The 
PC terminal is threaded to prevent 
inadvertent disconnection.
  The camera’s PC terminal has no 
polarity. You...

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6
Live View Shooting
You can shoot while viewing a real-time image on the 
camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer 
screen. This is called “Live View shooting.”
 When using Live View shooting,  using a hard disk-type CF 
card  (such as MicroDrive)  is not recommended.
  If Live View shooting is done under direct sunlight or other high-
temperature environments, the < > icon (warning for high 
temperature in the camera) may appear on the screen. If Live 
View shooting continues with a high...

108
Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real-time 
image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. Live View shooting 
does not work in Basic Zone modes.
1Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
2Set the shooting mode.
 Set the shooting mode to a Creative 
Zone mode.
3Select [Live View function 
settings].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Live View 
function settings ], then press .
4Select [Live View shoot.].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Live 
View shoot. ], then press < 0>....

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Live View ShootingN
With the camera ready to shoot, 
press .
XThe Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor in real-time with 
approx. 100% field of view.
  With the video cable (provided) 
connecting the camera to a TV set, 
you can view images on the TV. 
(p.122)
In the same way as during normal shooting through the viewfinder, you 
can set the shooting functions (drive mode, ISO speed, Picture Style, 
white balance, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash exposure 
compensation, etc.). If you...

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Live View ShootingN
1Move the focusing frame to the 
position where you want to focus.
 Use < 9> to move the focusing 
frame in full view. If you press < 9>
straight down, the focusing frame will 
return to the center.
2Press the < u> button.
XThe focusing frame will be magnified.
X
AE lock will be applied to the full-view 
exposure, and the shutter speed and 
aperture settings will be displayed in orange.
  Each time you press the < u> button, 
the display format will change as 
follows:
3Focus...