Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI, Instruction Manual

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For an overview of AI.B (AI bounce flash) semi-auto mode, see page 45.
AI.B semi-auto shooting can be performed with all the EOS cameras.
Before performing AI.B semi-auto shooting, review the “Safety
Precautions” (p.8), “General Cautions for AI.B Full-Auto Shooting and
AI.B Semi-Auto Shooting” (p.60), and the like.
See “Guidelines for Shooting Conditions in AI.B Full-Auto Mode” on
page 48.
1
Set the < X > switch to the < Y >
position
(p.42)
.
With the Speedlite attached to the
camera, check that both the camera
and the Speedlite are turned on.
Set the <
X
> bounce mode switch
to the < Y > position.
X
When the flash head is not in the
forward-facing position, the flash
head moves and is automatically set
to the forward-facing position.
2
Set the bounce angle as desired.
Determine the orientation (position) of
the camera when taking a picture,
and then perform steps 2 and 3.
Taking into consideration factors such
as the distance to the subject and the
distance to the ceiling, manually
move the flash head and set the
bounce angle.
X
The Speedlite icon on the LCD panel
changes to <
m >.
V
AI.B Semi-Auto Shooting
Guidelines for Shooting Conditions in AI.B Semi-Auto Mode
AI.B Semi-Auto Shooting