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Appendix
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a
variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.
x: Available #: Restricted
×
: Not available
*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in
flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II.
u Caution
• Never press 1 on the camera when any external flash unit
is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the
external flash. If you want to use both at once, connect them
using an extension cord.
• Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
the camera and/or flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different
number of contacts, such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a
malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown.
t Memo
• With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash to
discharge the flash and take a picture at a shutter speed
faster than 1/180 seconds. Select a capture mode (such as
I) which allows you to set the shutter speed.
Functions when Using an
External Flash
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF540FGZ
AF540FGZ II
AF360FGZ
AF360FGZ II
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash xxx
Auto Flash Discharge xxx
Automatic switch to the flash
sync speed
xxx
Automatic setting of the
aperture value in G or I
mode
xxx
P-TTL auto flash x
*1
x
*1
x
*1
Slow-speed Sync flash xxx
Flash Exposure
Compensation
xxx
AF assist light of external
flash
×
x
×
Trailing Curtain Sync flash
*2
xx
×
Contrast-control-sync flash #
*3
x #
*4
Slave flash
×
x
×
High-speed Sync flash
×
x
×