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Disabling flash on the 5D Mk II...

  • 18-08-2012 10:02pm
    #1
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭


    Hello all, just wondering if any knows a quick way to disable the flash on the 5D without using the off switch on the flash. I know it can be done via the menu systems but it's buried 3 levels deep.

    Apparently, on Nikon's the DOF button can be used to disable flash temporarily. Can anything similar be done on the 5D?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Should be under flash control, tho I'm not sure about the 5Dii.
    http://pixsylated.com/blog/best-flash-control-interface/
    It was first added to the 1Dmkiii and I can create a shortcut to it on my 7D, should be similar.


  • #3
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭kelly1


    5uspect wrote: »
    Should be under flash control, tho I'm not sure about the 5Dii.
    http://pixsylated.com/blog/best-flash-control-interface/
    It was first added to the 1Dmkiii and I can create a shortcut to it on my 7D, should be similar.

    Thanks 5uspect, yes it can be done via the menu system but it takes too long. I want to be able to check ambient light/exposure quickly or turn flash on and off quickly out-doors.


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    So there's no quick menu, user menu or multifunction button you can register these options to? Usually you can configure the back focus button etc.

    EDIT: so the 5Dii also as the 'My Menu' feature. Just add the external flash firing option to the top of this menu and it should only be a few quick taps away. I've added the entire flash control group here myself.


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