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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.
1Make sure the < > icon in the
viewfinder is on.
In the Creative zone, press the < > button
to pop up the built-in flash.
2Focus on the subject.
Focus on the subject you want to lock the
flash exposure on.
3Place the center AF point over the
subject, and press the < >
button. (
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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.
4Take the picture.
Compose 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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