Canon EOS A2 - Special Modes

6. X (Flash sync mode)
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Use this mode for flash photography using a
non-dedicated external flash unit (such as a
studio strobe) connected to the camera's PC.
terminal or accessory shoe. Shutter speed
and aperture settings are the reverse of ma-
nual exposure operation, with the X-sync
shutter speed (1/200, 1/125, 1/90 or 1/60
sec) set with the quick control dial and the
aperture value set with the main dial.
e Before use, be sure to check the syn-
chronous shutter speed range of the ex-
ternal flash unit.
1) Set the command dial to X.
2) Set the quick control dial switch to 1I , then
turn the quick control dial to the desired
X-sync shutter speed.
3) Turn the main dial to set the desired aper-
ture.
4) Take the picture.