Flash Photography
April 28, 2004 10-3
Available Features
The following features are available when you use a compatible flash unit
with the DCS Pro SLR/c:
• E-TTL autoflash
• High-Speed sync (see page 10-4)
• Flash Exposure lock (see page 10-4)
• Flash Exposure compensation (see page 10-5)
• Flash Exposure bracketing (see page 10-5)
• E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple flash units (see page 10-5)
NOTE: The maximum flash sync speed is at a shutter speed of 1/180 sec.
When you are performing flash photography using a flash mounted
on the Hot Shoe, if the Top Status LCD displays a value of 200, the
actual shutter speed is 1/180 sec.
E-TTL Autoflash
With E-TTL (Evaluative Through the Lens) Autoflash, the correct flash
exposure is determined by the DCS Pro SLR/c. The E-TTL Autoflash works in
any Auto Exposure mode. However, you may want to use a tripod to avoid
camera shake for situations where a slow sync speed has been set. The
standard shutter speed range for all flash units is 30 sec. to 1/180 sec.
1. Select one of the following:
Program AE mode (see page 7-8)
Aperture Priority AE mode (see page 7-11).
Shutter Speed Priority AE mode (see page 7-12)
Manual mode (see page 7-13)
2. Turn on the flash and verify that the flash charges and its ready light
comes on. Follow the instructions in the flash manual to put it into
E-TTL mode.
The Viewfinder Flash indicator should be on and not flashing.
3. In Program Auto Exposure mode:
• Focus the subject.
In Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, or Manual mode:
• Lightly press the Shutter button to verify settings.
4. Fully press the Shutter button to capture the image.
