Canon EOS M6 Mark II, Advanced User'S Manual

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Shooting With External Speedlites
EL/EX Series Speedlites for EOS Cameras
The camera supports flash photography using all functions of EL/EX series
Speedlites (sold separately).
For operation procedures, 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 <
a
> or <
f
> 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.
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Retract the built-in flash before attaching an external Speedlite.
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When shooting with an external Speedlite, set
[
z
: Shutter mode]
to an option
other than [Electronic] (
=
188).
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If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another
camera brand, the camera not only may not operate properly, but malfunction
may result.
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Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit to the camera’s hot shoe. It may not be
fired.