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Flash Photography
The built-in flash or an EOS-
dedicated, EX-series Speedlite 
enables E-TTL II autoflash 
(evaluative flash metering with 
preflash), making flash 
photography as easy as normal 
shooting. The result is natural-
looking flash photos. In the Basic 
Zone modes (except   
< 7 >), flash photography is fully 
automatic. In Creative Zone modes, 
flash can be used whenever 
necessary.  
						

							
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E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots.
If necessary,  the built-in flash will pop-up automatically  in low-light 
or backlit conditions. (except in < 3>  < 7 > modes)
Regardless of the light level,  you can press the  button to pop-up 
and fire the built-in flash whenever desired.
d : For fully automatic flash photography.  The shutter speed (1/
60 sec. - 1/250 sec.) and aperture are set automatically, just as 
in < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
s : Enables you to set the desired shutter speed (30 sec.  - 1/
250 sec.).  The camera then  automatically sets the aperture  to 
obtain the proper exposure at the shutter speed you have set.
f : Enables you to set the desired aperture.  The camera then 
automatically sets the shutter speed (30 sec.  - 1/250 sec.)  to 
obtain the proper exposure at the aperture you have set.
Against dark backgrounds such as  the night scenes, slow-sync 
shooting will be set so that both the subject and background are 
exposed correctly. The main subjec t is exposed with the flash, 
and the background is exposured with a slow shutter speed.
  Because automatic slow-sync s hooting uses a slow shutter 
speed, always use a tripod.
  If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be set, set C.Fn-03 
[ Flash sync. speed in Av mode ] to [1: 1/250sec. (fixed) ]. 
(p.168)
a : You can set both the shutter speed (bulb or 30 sec.  - 1/250 
sec.) and aperture.  The main subject is exposed properly by 
the flash. The background exposure will vary depending on the 
shutter speed and aperture.
8 : The flash result will be the same as the < d> mode.
Using the Built-in Flash
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone  
						

							
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Using the Built-in Flash
Built-in Flash Range
With EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll [m / ft]
ISO speedWide angle:  18mmTelephoto:  55mm
100Approx. 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5
200Approx. 1 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.4Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
400Approx. 1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
800Approx. 1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7
1600Approx. 1 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.9Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
H: 3200Approx. 1 - 21.0 / 3.3 - 68.9Approx. 1 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.0
With EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM [m / ft]
ISO speedWide angle: 17mmTelephoto:  85mm
100Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5
200Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
400Approx. 1 - 6.5 / 3.3 - 21.3Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
800Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7
1600Approx. 1 - 13.0 / 3.3 - 42.7Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
H: 3200Approx. 1 - 18.4 / 3.3 - 60.4Approx. 1 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.0
 Use the built-in flash at least 1 m/3. 3 ft away from the subject. Closer 
distances will cause the lens barrel to partially obstruct the flash.
  When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A 
lens hood will partially obstruct the flash.
  A super telephoto lens or fast, large-aperture lens may partially obstruct 
the built-in flash coverage. In such a case, using an EX-series Speedlite 
(optional) is recommended.
  The built-in flash’s coverage is effective with lens focal lengths as short 
as 17mm. If the lens is shorter than 17mm, the periphery of the flash 
photo will look dark.
 To retract the flash, push it back down.
  In the < s>  modes, even if you set the shutter speed to one faster 
than 1/250 sec., it will be set automatically to 1/250 sec.
  If autofocus cannot be achieved, the  AF-assist beam (small flashes fired 
by the built-in flash) will be fired automatically (except in the < 3>  
< 7 > modes). (p.78)  
						

							
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When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may 
look red in the image. “Red eye” happens when the light from the flash 
reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reduction 
feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into 
the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupi l diameter or iris. A smaller pupil 
reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red-eye reduction can 
be set in any shooting mode except < 3>  < 7 >.
1Select [Red -eye On/Off].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z Red-
eye On/Off ], then press < 0>.
2Select [On].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ On], 
then press < 0>.
  When you exit the menu, < L> will 
be displayed on the LCD panel.
Using Red-eye Reduction
Red-eye 
reduction lamp On indicator
 
When you press the shutter button down 
halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp 
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
  Red-eye reduction will not be effective unless the 
subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp. 
Tell the subject to look at the lamp.
  To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, 
press the shutter button down completely after the 
red-eye reduction lamp (which lights for approximately 
1.5 seconds) indicator goes off.
  You can shoot anytime by pressing the shutter button down completely, 
even while the red-eye reduction lamp is still on.
  The effectiveness of red-eye reducti on varies from subject to subject.
  Red-eye reduction is more effective in brighter rooms or when the 
camera is closer to the subject.  
						

							
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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.
1Check that the  icon is lit.
  Press the < D> 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.
 Press the shutter button halfway. Keep 
pressing the shutter button halfway until step 4.
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 output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “ FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and < d> will light.
 
Each time you press the  button, a 
preflash is fired and the required flash output 
is calculated and retained in memory.
4Take the picture.
  Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired to take the picture.
A  FE Lock N
If the subject is too far  away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the 
< D > icon will blink. Get closer to t he subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.  
						

							
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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 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 <
y> icon will be displayed 
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3Take the picture.
y  Flash Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
Standard exposure index
Increased
exposure
Decreased exposure
Exposure levelmark
If you set flash exposure compensation with both the EX-series Speedlite and 
camera, the Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation setting will override the 
camera’s. If you set EX-series Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation with the 
flash, any flash exposure compensation set with the camera will be overridden.
 The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the 
 switch is set to < 2>.
  The procedure is the same when using an EX-series Speedlite. The 
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An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (optional) makes flash photography 
as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below. 
For detailed procedures, see the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  E-TTL II AutoflashE-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure  system incorporating improved flash 
exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise 
than the previous E-TTL (e valuative flash metering with preflash) system. The 
camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite.
• High-Speed Sync (FP flash)With high-speed sync, you can set a  sync speed faster than 1/250 sec.
• FE (Flash Exposure) LockPress the camera’s  button to lock the flash exposure at the desired part 
of the subject.
• Flash Exposure CompensationIn the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure 
compensation for flash. With a Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation can 
be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)The flash output is changed automatically  for three successive shots (only with 
FEB-compatible Speedlites). Set flash exposure bracketing up to ±3 stops in 1/
3-stop increments.
During FEB shooting, the < d> icon will blink in the viewfinder.
• E-TTL II Wireless Autoflash with Multiple SpeedlitesAs with wired, multiple Speedlites, wireless E-TTL II autoflash with multiple Speedlites 
provides all the above features. Since connection cords are unnecessary, flexible and 
sophisticated lighting setups are possible (only with wireless-compatible Speedlites).
The flash cannot be fired with an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite 
set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode.  Use the Speedlite’s manual 
flash mode instead if provided.
Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites
With EX-series Speedlites
About EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlites  
						

							
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 Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash if it is 
popped up.
  If the EX-series Speedlite’s firing mode is set to TTL autoflash with the 
Custom Function, the Speedlite will not fire.
 If autofocus cannot be achieved, the external, EOS-dedicated 
Speedlite’s AF-assist beam (if the Speedlite has an AF-assist beam) will 
be emitted automatically (except in the < 5> < 7 > modes).
  The camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-
series Speedlites.
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
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 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand 
to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
 
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 so you can connect any 
sync cord regardless of its polarity.
Sync Speed
PC Terminal
  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.
  Also, do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 
250 V or more.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might 
not work.
A flash attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the 
PC terminal can be used at the same time.  
						

							
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Image Playback
This chapter explains image playback operations such 
as how to view and erase captured images and how to 
connect the camera to a TV monitor.
For images taken with another camera:
The camera might not be able to properly display images 
captured with a different camera or edited with a personal 
computer or whose file name was changed.  
						

							
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You can set how long the image is to be displayed on the LCD monitor 
right after it is captured. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not 
have the image displayed, set [ Off].
1Select [Review time].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ x 
Review time ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired review time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
setting, then press < 0>.
3 Setting the Image Review Time
  If you press the < B> button during the image review right after 
shooting, you can change the display format.
  The [ Hold] setting keeps displaying the image until you press the shutter 
button halfway. However, if auto power off has been set, the camera will 
turn off automatically after the auto power off time elapses.
  During the image review for single-shooting, you can delete the 
displayed image by pressing the < L> button and selecting [ OK].
  To view images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.113).