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Using an external flash unit
(purchased separately)
You can use the A-TTL auto fl ash mode when you
attach an external fl ash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A) to
the camera.
This section of the user manual was prepared based on
the model SEF20A flash.
For more details about the external fl ash units, see the
flash units user’s manual.
Installing the flash
1
Install the external fl ash after removing
the hot shoe cover.
2
Turn on the external fl ash.
• The burst mode of external flash is set to
the TTL auto mode.
3
Make sure the external flash is fully
charged, and then start shooting.
The available flash modes
The flash modes available are determined by the
camera lens or camera exposure mode you are using.
1
Smart Flash Mode
• The camera automatically adjusts the
brightness of the flash according to amount of
light in the surrounding environment.
2
Auto
• The flash operates automatically in dim or dark
light.
3
Auto + Red
• The flash operates automatically in dim or dark
light and prevents the red-eye effect.
4
Fill in
• The flash operates whenever you take a picture
and its brightness is controlled automatically.
5
Fill-in Red
• Always operates the flash light, and prevents
the red-eye effect.
6
1st Curtain
• The flash operates immediately after the shutter
opens.
7
2nd Curtain
• The flash operates just before the shutter
closes.
Taking a picture in a dark place
• Only a fl ash device manufactured for the NX series
automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash. To
enjoy the auto mode functions, please use the flash
manufactured for NX models. Although the flash fires
without the battery being fully charged, we recommend
using the fl ash only after you charge the battery fully.
• If an external flash unit has a flash control function,
the light control value of the external flash is applied
when you connect it to the camera.
