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ALocking the Flash ExposureN

If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.

* FE stands for Flash Exposure.

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Press the <D> button.

XThe built-in flash will rise.

Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the <D> icon is lit.

Focus the subject.

Press the <A> button. (8)

Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the <A> button.

XThe flash will fire a preflash and the required flash output is calculated and retained in memory.

XIn the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed for a moment and <d> will light. Each time you press the <A> button, a preflash is fired and the required flash output is calculated and retained in memory.

4 Take the picture.

Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.

XThe flash is fired when the picture is taken.

If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the <D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.

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