Canon 550EX Camera Accessories User Manual


 
7. Manual Flash Mode
In the manual flash mode, you can set the flash output from 1/1 (full) to 1/128
power in full-stop increments.
To prevent overheating and deterioration of the flash head, observe the following limits for
continuous shooting with flash:
(1) At 1/1 or 1/2 output: Max. 15 continuous flash shots.
(2) At 1/4 or 1/8 output: Max. 20 continuous flash shots.
(3) At 1/16 or 1/32 output: Max. 40 continuous flash shots.
Set the camera’s picture-taking mode
to
Av
or
M
.
Press the 550EX’s < > button
and select
M
.
Pressing the < > button changes the
flash mode in the following loop:
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Press the < > button.
The manual flash output display blinks.
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