92Using the Optional Dedicated ExternalFlash FL-40The dedicated external flash FL-40 increases the amount of light and can illuminatesubjects which are beyond the range of the built-in flash. You can also use the dedicatedexternal flash to bounce light onto the subject from another direction, allowing morevariety in the use of lighting. The dedicated external flash can be mounted on the hotshoe on top of the camera or mounted on the optional flash bracket attachment. With thededicated external flash, you can use flash control compensation and select the flashmode, just like you can with the built-in flash. ( 90)To use only the dedicated external flashIf you want to use only the dedicated external flash, just push down the built-in flash.To use the dedicated external flash and built-in flash togetherWith the built-in flash you can also use the dedicated external flash to bounce light onto the subjectto create a catch-light effect to light the eyes of the subject more naturally. When the built-in flashand external flash are used together, the built-in flash provides about half of the light emitted fromthe dedicated external flash. When you use the external flash to bounce light onto a subject, insome cases the intensity of the external flash could be insufficient, even with the range for flashshooting, please remember that you may not be able to achieve the correct exposure.To set the flash mode for the FL-40When the dedicated external flash is mounted on the camera,the camera automatically sets the flash for TTL-AUTO, and theintensity of the dedicated external flash can be controlled fromthe camera. With the mode dial set to M (Manual mode), youcan select MANUAL on the dedicated external flash. This allowsyou to set the guide number on the dedicated external flash,and select the aperture on the camera for taking a picture.PA TTL-AUTO onlySMShootingModeDedicated ExternalFlash ModeTTL-AUTO,MANUAL
