Flash

Shoot.

zEven after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.

•Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still

and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 120).

•If the flash is lowered, the setting screen will not appear even if you

press the rbutton. Move the

switch to raise the flash, then

configure the setting.

 

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation (p. 93), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

zRaise the flash, press the rbutton and immediately turn the zdial to choose the compensation level, and then press the m button.

XOnce the setting is complete, Xis displayed.

• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing n (p. 41) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Control] on the 4tab to [Off].

•You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by choosing Xin the FUNC. menu (p. 40), or by accessing n (p. 41) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Control] on the 4 tab.

•You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] n screen as follows (except when an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera).

-Press and hold the rbutton for at least one second.

-When the flash is up, press the rbutton and immediately press the n button.

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