Canon 80d Manual

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

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FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash 
exposure for the desired part of the image.
1Press the  button.
The built-in flash will be raised.Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the <
D> icon is lit.
2Focus on the subject.
3Press the  button (8).
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <
A> button.The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required...

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Using an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash 
photography easy.
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 flas h Custom Functions with the camera’s 
menu, see pages 235-243.
Flash exposure compensation
Set it with Quick Control (p.56) or [External flash func. setting] 
under [z1: Flash control] (p.240). With Quick Control, you...

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  (manual exposure) or 
 (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before 
shooting.
When using a Speedlite that has  manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
Sync SpeedThe camera can synchronize with  non-Canon compact flash units at 
1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units,...

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With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite compatible 
with flash function se ttings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to 
set flash functions and the exter nal Speedlite’s Custom Functions. 
If 
you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite 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 [z1] tab, select...

3 Setting the FlashN
236
You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE <
f> mode.
4: AutoThe 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.
6: 1/250-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from bei ng 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
When you use the built-in flash or an 
external, EX-series Speedlite compatible 
with flash function settings, you can 
press the <
D> button to directly display 
the [Built-in flash settings] or [External 
flash func. setting
] screen without first 
displaying the menu screen.
With built-in flash
Press the  button twice.
Press the button to raise the built-in 
flash.
Press the button again to display the 
[
Built-in flash settings] screen.If [Flash firing] is set to...

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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 [2flash 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 the...

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3 Setting the FlashN
2 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as step 3 in “Flash 
Exposure Compensation” on page 230 
can be set.
Wireless functions
With wireless flash photography (via 
optical transmission) , you can use the 
built-in flash to wirele ssly control external 
Speedlites.
For details, see  “Wireless Flash 
Photography” on page 244. 

3 Setting the FlashN
240
The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the 
external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom 
Function settings, etc.
For the functions compatible with y our Speedlite (sold separately), 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] is the standard mode of 
EX-series Speedlites for automatic flash 
shooting.
[
Manual flash] is for...