Canon 70d W User Manual

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D Using the Built-in Flash
2Select [ y].
 Press the < V>  keys to 
select [y *], then press < 0>.
X The flash exposure compensation 
screen will appear.
3Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 5> or < 6> dial to the 
right (increased exposure).
To make it darker, turn the  or 
< 6 > dial to the left (decreased 
exposure).
X When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the < y> icon will appear in 
the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, follow...

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FE (flash exposure) lock obtains  and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the subject as framed.
1Press the  button.
X The built-in flash will rise.
  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...

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Flash photography with EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is as easy 
as with built-in flash.
For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.  This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all 
the features of EX-series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s 
menu, see pages 195-202.
  Flash exposure compensation
Set it with the Quick Control screen (p.50) or [ External flash func. 
setting ] under [ z2: Flash control ]...

D Using an External Speedlite
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  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 adju st 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...

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With the built-in flash or an EX-series Speedlite compatible with flash 
function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set flash 
functions and the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions.  If you use an 
external Speedlite, attach the Spee dlite to the camera and turn on 
the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
For details on the external Speedlit e’s flash functions, refer to the 
Speedlite’s instruction manual.
1Select [Flash control].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [Flash...

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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 FlashN
 Flash mode
Normally, set this to [E-TTL II ]. This 
enables autoexposure shooting with the 
built-in flash.
To set the flash output level manually, 
select [Manual flash ].
Select [2 flash output ], then set the 
flash output level to within 1/1 - 1/128 
(1/3-stop increments) before shooting.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that 
the flash fires immediately after the 
exposure starts.
If [ 2nd curtain ] is set, the flash will fire right before...

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 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as step 3 in “Flash 
Exposure Compensation” on page 190 
can be set.
  Wireless functions
With wireless flash photography (via 
optical transmission), you can use the 
built-in flash to control an external 
Speedlite.
For details, see “Using Wireless Flash” 
on page 203.
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3 Setting the FlashN
The screen display and setting  options will differ depending on the 
external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s 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 for...

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 Wireless functions
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission. For details on wireless 
flash, refer to the instruction manual of a 
Speedlite compatible with the wireless 
flash shooting.
  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...