external flash

[Silke]

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

[kvbarkley]

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?

[Silke]

It's the VIV -SF-3000.

I am using it on camera.

[kvbarkley · Accepted solution]

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.

[Silke]

Thank you very much, kvbarkley!

I'll give it another try!

Have a great day!