Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 98)

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Using the Built-in Flash
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C.Fn-05-3 disables the built-in flash from firing. (
→p.147)
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C.Fn-15-1 enables 2nd-curtain sync with the built-in flash. (
→p.150)
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With C.Fn-03-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/200 sec. in the < > mode.
(
→p.146)
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When using an EX-series Speedlite, press the built-in flash back into the camera
before mounting the external flash.
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When using the built-in flash, keep at least 1 m/3.3 ft away from the subject. Other-
wise the lens barrel may partially obstruct the flash coverage and cause part of the
image to look dark.
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When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attahed to the lens. A lens hood will
partially obstruct the flash coverage.
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When a super telephoto lens or fast, large-aperture lens is attached, the built-in flash
coverage might be obstructed.
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The built-in flash’s coverage is effective with lens focal lengths as short as 18mm.
Lens focal lengths shorter than 18mm will result in flash shot having a dark periphery.
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“ ” and < > will be displayed in the viewfinder while the built-in flash is being
charged.
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E-TTL is an abbreviation for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens.
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In < > or < > mode, if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/200 sec., the
camera will automatically reset it to 1/200 sec.
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AF flash exposure is always based on the aperture value at the time the shot is taken,
and controlled by E-TTL autoflash linked to the active AF point and weighted for the
main subject.
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If the camera finds it difficult to focus, the AF-assist lamp (
→p.39) will light automati-
cally (except < > < > < >).