an option on this camera through the use of a connector cord, not a hotshoe
A supplementary flash unit (speedlight) that connects to the camera via the hotshoe or a cable, or is triggered by the light from the camera's internal built-in flash. For fun, creative effects and better lighting, usually with longer reach than a built-in unit.
A supplementary flash unit that connects to the camera with a cable, or is triggered by the light from the camera's internal flash. Many fun and creative effects can be created with external flash.