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Using non-canon flash units, Sync speed, Pc terminal – Canon EOS D30 User Manual

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Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Sync Speed

The EOS D30 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at shutter speeds of 1/200

seoond or slower. With larger studio flash units, the flash speed is 1/60 second or slower. Be

sure to test the flash you are using beforehand, to make sure it synohronizes properly with the
oamera.

PC Terminal

We recommend you use a flash with syno cable connected to the PC contacts. The PC
terminal has a locking thread to prevent aooidental disconnection. Cniy the X-sync terminal Is

used for synchronization at 1/200 second or slower.

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If you use the ECS D30 with a flash unit or flash accessory built for another brand

of camera, the ECS D30 may not operate properly.
Some large studio flash units have a sync
cord polarity that is the opposite of the ECS

D30’s PC terminal. Such flash units will not

work with the ECS D30 unless you change
the polarity of the syno oord. Consult the

manufacturer of the flash unit, or purchase a
commercially-available

polarity

conversion

cord. The camera’s PC terminal polarity is
shown in the figure on the right.

You can use a flash unit attached to the camera's hot shoe and another flash unit

conneoted to the PC terminal at the same time.

We recommend Canon EX-serles Speedlites for use with this oamera.

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