E101
Reference Section
Speedlights (External Flash Unit)
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe, allowing the following
Speedlights or Wireless Speedlight Commander to be attached to the camera. Use
the Speedlights when the built-in flash cannot provide sufficient lighting.
• Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900
• Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800
The built-in flash is set to
W (off) automatically when using Speedlights. While p is
displayed on the monitor, the Speedlight flash mode is also displayed on the
monitor, and it can be set with the same procedure as the built-in flash (A61).
How to Attach a Speedlight
• Remove the accessory shoe cover before attaching a
Speedlight as shown on the right.
• When the built-in flash is raised, gently push to lower
the flash until it clicks shut.
• Refer to the instruction manual of your Speedlight for
more information on how to attach Speedlight and
details on how to use it.
• Replace the accessory shoe cover when the Speedlight is not in use.
B Note on External Flash
Attempting to attach external flashes that do not support this camera may damage the camera and
the external flash.