Usingspecial features – Canon 380EX User Manual

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3. UsingSpecial Features

With a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FP flash and FE lock.

(1) FP flash

FP (focal-plane) flash, or high-speed sync, enables the Speedlite to

synchronize with a shutter speed faster than the camera’s maximum sync
speed.

When a sync speed faster than the camera’s maximum sync speed is set,
Speedlite 380EX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for auto

flash exposure.

FP flash can be used in the

P, Tv, Av, M,

and

DEP

modes. It is effective

when you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portrait while blurring the

background with a large aperture. It can also be used to produce a

catchlight in the subject’s eyes or to eliminate harsh shadows. The result

is best with a fast (large-aperture) lens.

• If a large aperture is to be used, set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode.

Set the desired picture-taking

mode.

p Slide the Speedlite 380EX’s FP

^ flash switch to ia (high-speed

sync).

O Press the shutter button halfway to

focus the subject.