Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

 Still Images   Movies

Just as with regular exposure compensation (=59), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

●●Raise the flash, press the [ ] button and

immediately turn the [] dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the [] button.

●●Once the setting is complete, [ ] is 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 MENU (=27) and choosing [] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].

●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=27) and choosing [] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].

●● You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen (=27) when the flash is up by pressing the [] button and immediately

pressing the [] button.

Shooting with the FE Lock

 Still Images   Movies

Just as with the AE lock (=59), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.

1 Lift the flash and set the flash to [] (=68).

2 Lock the flash exposure.

●●Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [] button.

●●The flash fires, and when

[ ] is displayed, the flash output level is retained.

●●To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the [ ] button again. In this case, [] is no longer displayed.

3 Compose the shot and shoot.

●●After one shot, FE is unlocked and [ ] is no longer displayed.

●● FE: Flash Exposure

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1 Camera Basics

2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

3 Other Shooting Modes

4 P Mode

5 Tv, Av, and M Mode

6 Playback Mode

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

9 Appendix

Index

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