In the manual flash mode, you can set the flash output from 1/1 (full) to 1/128 power in full-stop increments
- To prevent overheating and deterioration of the flash head, observe the following limits for continuous shooting with flash:
(1) At 1/1 or 1/2 output Max. 15 continuous flash shots
(2) At 1/4 or 1/8 output Max. 20 continuous flash shots
(3) At 1/16 or 1/32 output Max. 40 continuous flash shots
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Set the camera's picture-taking mode to Av or M |
Press the 550EX's <MODE> button and select M
- Pressing the <MODE> button changes the flash mode in the following loop
Press the <SEL/SET> button, the manual flash output display blinks
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Press the <+> or <-> button to set the desired flash output
- Each timer the button is press, the flash output changes by one stop
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Press the <SEL/SET> button again. The manual flash output display will stop blinking and remain displayed
Focus the subject
- When you press the shutter button halfway focus will be achieved and the aperture and flash range (bar segment) will be displayed on the LCD panel
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Check the focus distance on the lens
Check the flash range on the LCD panel. If the flash range does not match the focusing distance change the aperture until it does match
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| Check that the flash icon is displayed in the viewfinder, then take the picture |
