Casio K860PCM1DMX User Manual
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Advanced Settings
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Using an External Flash Unit
IMPORTANT!
• Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to or
detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire
unexpectedly.
unexpectedly.
1.
Remove the shoe cap.
• Keep the shoe cap in a safe place where it will not become lost.
• Replace the shoe cap when you are not using the external flash shoe. The
• Replace the shoe cap when you are not using the external flash shoe. The
shoe cap protects the shoe contact from dirt and damage.
2.
Attach the external flash unit to the
external flash shoe.
external flash shoe.
3.
Turn on camera power and make the
required camera settings.
required camera settings.
REC mode: M (Manual Exposure) mode
Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Select the
aperture to match the type of image you are
shooting.)
White Balance: ¤ (Daylight)
Flash Mode: ¢ (External Flash) (page 92)
Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Select the
aperture to match the type of image you are
shooting.)
White Balance: ¤ (Daylight)
Flash Mode: ¢ (External Flash) (page 92)
4.
Turn on the external flash unit, and set it up for the camera’s aperture
value and sensitivity value.
value and sensitivity value.
• Depending on shooting conditions, proper exposure may not be attained even
if you properly set the auto aperture value and ISO sensitivity of the flash unit
to match those of the camera. If this happens, adjust the auto aperture value,
ISO sensitivity, or other settings of the flash unit. Also try adjusting the aperture
of the camera and the ISO sensitivity to match the flash setting.
to match those of the camera. If this happens, adjust the auto aperture value,
ISO sensitivity, or other settings of the flash unit. Also try adjusting the aperture
of the camera and the ISO sensitivity to match the flash setting.
External flash shoe
External flash unit