Choose a flash unit to suit your needs, taking into consideration such factors as the output required and whether the unit supports macro photography. Flash units designed to communicate with the camera support a variety of flash modes, including TTL auto and super FP. Flash units can be mounted on the camera hot shoe or connected using a cable (available separately) and flash bracket. See the documentation provided with the flash unit for information on flash features and their use. The camera also supports the following wireless flash control systems:

Radio-Controlled Flash Photography: CMD, #CMD, RCV, and X-RCV Modes

The camera controls one or more remote flash units by means of radio signals. The range of locations in which flash units can be placed increases. Flash units can control other compatible units or be fitted with radio commander/receivers to allow the use of units that do not otherwise support radio flash control.

Wireless Remote-Control Flash Photography: RC Mode

The camera controls one or more remote flash units by means of optical signals. The flash mode can be selected using camera controls.

gUsing a flash (Flash photography)

gWireless remote control flash photography (# RC Mode)

Functions available with external flash units

Flash unit Flash control mode GN (Guide number)
(ISO100)
Supported wireless systems
FL-700WR
  • TTL-AUTO
  • MANUAL
  • FP TTL AUTO
  • FP MANUAL
  • MULTI
  • RC
  • SL MANUAL
  • GN42 (150mm*1)
  • GN21 (24mm*1)
  • CMD
  • #CMD
  • RCV
  • X-RCV
  • RC
FL-900R
  • TTL-AUTO
  • AUTO
  • MANUAL
  • FP TTL AUTO
  • FP MANUAL
  • MULTI
  • RC
  • SL AUTO
  • SL MANUAL
GN58 (200mm*1) RC
FL-600R
  • TTL-AUTO
  • AUTO
  • MANUAL
  • FP TTL AUTO
  • FP MANUAL
  • GN36 (85mm*1)
  • GN20 (24mm*1)
RC
FL-300R
  • TTL-AUTO
  • MANUAL
GN20 (28mm*1) RC
FL-14
  • TTL-AUTO
  • AUTO
  • MANUAL
GN14 (28mm*1) RC
STF-8
  • TTL-AUTO
  • MANUAL
GN8.5 RC*2

*1 The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).

*2 Functions as commander (transmitter) only.