Setting Speedlite Functions - Canon EOS M Instruction Manual

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Setting Speedlite FunctionsN
You can set Speedlite functions with the menu. Applicable only to a
compatible EX-series Speedlite when attached to the camera.
The setting procedure is the same as that for setting a camera menu function.
[Flash firing]
[E-TTL II meter.]
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Select [External Speedlite control].
Under the [A1] tab, select [External
Speedlite control], then press <Q/
0>.
X The external Speedlite control screen
will appear.
Normally, set this to [ Normally, set this to [ Normally, set this to [Enable].
If [Disable] is set, the external If [Disable] is set, the external If [Disable] is set, the external
Speedlite will not fire. Speedlite will not fire. Speedlite will not fire. This is useful
when you only want to use the flash's when you only want to use the flash's when you only want to use the flash's
AF-assist beam. AF-assist beam. AF-assist beam.
When using a Speedlite 90EX, if the When using a Speedlite 90EX, if the When using a Speedlite 90EX, if the
shooting mode is < shooting mode is < shooting mode is <A> (Scene
Intelligent Auto), <2> (Portrait),
<4> (Close-up) or <6> (Night
Portrait), the flash will fire
automatically regardless of this
setting. If the shooting mode is <C>
(Creative Auto), you can select [Auto
flash], [Flash on] or [Flash off] from
the Quick Control screen.
For normal flash exposures, set this
to [Evaluative].
[Average] is for advanced users. As
with an external Speedlite, the metering
area is averaged. Flash exposure
compensation may be necessary.