121ENUsing separately sold accessories11External flash units designated for use with this cameraWith this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units toachieve a fl ash suited to your needs. The external fl ashes communicate with thecamera, allowing you to control the camera’s fl ash modes with various available flashcontrol modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. An external fl ash unit specifiedfor use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’shot shoe. You can also attach the fl ash to the flash bracket on the camera using thebracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation provided with the external flashunits as well.The upper limit of the shutter speed is 1/250 sec. when using a flash.Functions available with external flash unitsOptional fl ash Flash control mode GN (Guide number) (ISO100) RC modeFL-600R TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) FL-300R TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (28 mm*) FL-14 TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*) –RF-11 TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 –TF-22 GN22 –* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).Wireless remote control flash photographyExternal fl ash units that are designated for use with this camera and have a remotecontrol mode can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The camera can separatelycontrol each of three groups of remote fl ash units, and the internal fl ash. See theinstruction manuals provided with the external fl ash units for details.1 Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired.• Turn the external flash units on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.• Select a channel and group for each external flash unit.2 Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 126).• The LV super control panel switches to RC mode.• You can choose an LV super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the INFObutton.• Select a fl ash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).
