E-TTL II / E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode

Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain the standard exposure based on the metering of the camera.

• If the aperture value blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.

Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually.

The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed, matching the aperture to obtain the standard exposure based on the metering of the camera.

• Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended.
• If the shutter speed blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed stops blinking.

Any shutter speed or aperture value can be set.

• If the aperture value blinks with any shutter speed setting, change the shutter speed so that the aperture value lights up.
• If the shutter speed flashes at the set aperture value, change the aperture value so that the shutter speed lights up.

Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture value manually.

Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash light. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture value combination you set.