03-16-2017 10:12 AM
Hello, I bought my new Rebel T6i with an external flash (Vivitar 3000), but it doesn't flash when I take a picture.
Is there anyone who can help?
Thanks a lot!
Silke
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03-16-2017 10:53 AM
You have to make sure to set the flash mode on the camera to manual instead of TTL.
I also suggest using manual exposure with the shutter set to the max sync speed and Aperture adjusted for exposure. You cannot use any of the automated exposure modes.
03-16-2017 10:40 AM
Probably not.
It can be tricky to get non-Canon flashes to work.
What exact model of flash do you have?
Are you using it on camera or off camera?
03-16-2017 10:46 AM - edited 03-16-2017 10:47 AM
It's the VIV -SF-3000.
I am using it on camera.
03-16-2017 10:53 AM
You have to make sure to set the flash mode on the camera to manual instead of TTL.
I also suggest using manual exposure with the shutter set to the max sync speed and Aperture adjusted for exposure. You cannot use any of the automated exposure modes.
03-16-2017 10:57 AM
Thank you very much, kvbarkley!
I'll give it another try!
Have a great day!
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