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    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.
      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.
      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.
      Speedlite Bracket SB-E2

      Prevents unnatural shadows next to subjects during vertical shooting. Includes Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
      Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2

      Enables wireless control of slave Speedlite flash units (except Speedlite 220EX/270EX).
      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.
      Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3

      Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera.
      Bracket BKT-DC1

      Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera.
      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.