Can an external flash unit be used with the camera? (PowerShot G16)
22-Aug-2013
8201906800
Solution
The following optional flash units and accessories can be used with the camera.
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High-Power Flash HF-DC2 External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. |
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Speedlite 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX II Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables many styles of flash photography. Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 220EX are also supported. |
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Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 Prevents unnatural shadows next to subjects during vertical shooting. Includes Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3. |
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Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Enables wireless control of slave Speedlite flash units (except Speedlite 220EX/270EX). |
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Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX External macro flash unit that enables many styles of macro flash photography. Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58L, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for attachment to the camera. Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58L (sold separately) for attachment to the camera. |
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Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera. |
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Bracket BKT-DC1 Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera. |
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Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58L Adapter required to attach the Teleconverter or Macro Ring Lite/Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera. |
IMPORTANT
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.