EOS REBEL T8i: Shooting With External Flash Units
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Date published: 06/19/2020 |
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Date last updated: 09/15/2023 |
Description
Shooting With External Flash Units
Solution
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Shooting With External Flash Units
EL/EX Series Speedlites for EOS Cameras
The camera supports flash photography using all functions of EL/EX series Speedlites (sold separately).
For instructions, refer to the EL/EX series Speedlite's Instruction Manual.
Canon Speedlites Other Than the EL/EX Series
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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  or  and adjust the aperture value before shooting.
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When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode.
Non-Canon Flash Units
Sync speed
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at up to 1/200 sec. With large studio flash units, the flash duration is longer than that of a compact flash unit and varies depending on the model. Be sure to check before shooting if flash sync is properly performed by test shooting at a sync speed of approx. 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec.
Caution
- Manually lower the built-in flash before attaching an external flash unit.
- Using the camera with a dedicated flash unit or flash accessory for cameras of other manufacturers poses a risk of malfunction and even damage.
- Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit to the camera's hot shoe. It may not be fired.
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