Using the Built-in Flash

FE Lock

FE (flash exposure) Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone.

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Make sure the < > icon in the viewfinder is on.

In the Creative zone, press the < > button to pop up the built-in flash.

Focus on the subject.

Focus on the subject you want to lock the flash exposure on.

Place the center AF point over the subject, and press the < >button. (16 )

The Speedlite fires a preflash and records the required flash output for this subject in memory.

The < > icon lights in the viewfinder.

The center AF point will flash in red.

In the viewfinder, the display appears as shown in 1 for 0.5 seconds, then changes to 2.

Each time you press the < > button the preflash fires, and the FE lock is applied at the required exposure level.

Take the picture.

4Compose the shot and take the picture.

If the subject is far enough away to cause underexposure, the < > icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 – 4.

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