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Using Flash
There are several ways to use electronic flash with the DCS 500 Series camera. The best
way for you will depend on your application. The three most popular methods are as
follows:
✔ Using Canon EX-series Speedlites
✔ Using Canon EZ, EG and E-Series Speedlites
✔ Using non-dedicated flash equipment
The operation of each is described below.
General Information on Canon EOS Dedicated Speedlites
EX-series Speedlites, such as the 380EX and 220EX, share several common features such
as E-TTL, FE Lock, and FP Flash modes. These modes provide the best overall
performance and flexibility for automatic flash exposure control with the DCS 500 Series
camera.
EZ-series Speedlites, such as the 540EZ, provide A-TTL, TTL, and variable-power
manual flash exposure control. They are compatible with the DCS 500 Series camera, but
are not as consistently accurate for automatic flash exposure control with this camera as
the EX-series Speedlites.
EG-series Speedlites, such as the 480EG, are grip-style flash units. Speedlite 480EG is the
most powerful Canon flash unit available for the DCS 500 Series camera. It provides TTL,
External Automatic flash control, and variable-power manual operation.
E-series Speedlites, such as the 200E, are typically low-power, economy flash units with
TTL-only flash operation.