Modeling Lamp

Pressing the LAMP button illuminates the modeling lamp for 5 min. To turn it off, press the button again.

This is useful for checking subject shadows created by the Speedlite.

Pressing the camera shutter button completely turns off the modeling lamp.

Caution

  • Avoid looking directly at the modeling lamp at close range, which may cause visual impairment.
  • If you shoot with the modeling lamp lit, underexposure may result. Perform exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation where necessary.
  • When the flash does not fire, such as when the flash is disabled or when shooting a movie, the modeling lamp does not turn off automatically even if you press the shutter button fully.
  • A warning appears when the modeling lamp becomes hot ().
  • The modeling lamp may dim or turn off if the ambient temperature around it becomes too high.

Note

  • You can change how the modeling lamp is activated in C.Fn-18.
  • You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the modeling lamp (P.Fn-08).
  • You can select how long the modeling lamp remains on in P.Fn-09.
  • The brightness drops when you use a wide panel, bounce adapter, or color filter.