Canon 540EZ - Manual (Page 4)

(6) Flash Exposure Compensation
The 540EZ allows the flash exposure to be adjusted independently of the cam­
era, providing a compensation range of ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
(7) Manual Flash Control at Eight Output Levels
The flash output can be set manually to any of eight power levels, from full (1/1)
power to 1/128 power.
(8) Bounce Flash
The flash head can be tilted upward or can be surveled to the right or left for
bouncing the flash off of nearby surfaces such as a ceiling or wall to create a
softer lighting effect. The flash head can also be tilted 7 ” downward for close-up
shots.
(9) AF Auxiliary Light Corresponding to Five Focusing Points
The built-in AF auxiliary light automatically fires in low-light and low-contrast sit­
uations to aid the camera’s autofocus system. When combined with the EOS-1
N, the AF auxiliary light emission automatically corresponds to the camera's
five autofocusing points.
(10) Stroboscopic Flash
The 540EZ can be set to automatically fire several flash bursts during a single
exposure, creating a stroboscopic effect that records the flow of subject move­
ment. The stroboscopic firing speed can be freely set to frequencies as fast as
100 bursts per second.
(11) Flash Sync Timing
The sync timing can be set to either first-curtain sync, which fires the flash as
soon as the shutter is fully opened, or second-curtain sync, which fires the flash
immediately before the shutter closes
(12) SE (Save Energy) Function
When the flash is set to SE mode, the power automatically turns off after 90
seconds of non-operation in order to conserve battery power
(13) Rich Selection of External Power Supplies
Three types of external power supplies are available, including the Compact
Battery Pack E.
(14) System Accessories for Professional Flash Lighting Techniques
Canon's line of dedicated flash accessories include the Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2
for separating the flash from the camera, as well as adapters and cords for con­
figuring elaborate multiple-flash setups. Even when using more than one flash,
the flash exposure can be controlled automatically by the EOS TTL system
♦ The instructions in this manual assume use with the EOS-1 N camera.
♦ Flash functions and the information displayed in the LCD panel may differ when
used with other EOS cameras.
♦ When the 540EZ is used with a camera set to Full-Auto mode or a
Programmed Image Control (PIC) mode, all flash functions are controlled by
the camera and function settings on the flash unit itself are canceled