DUsing the Built-in Flash

AFE LockN

FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the subject as framed.

1 Press the <D> button. X The built-in flash will rise.

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

2 3

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 up. 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. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4. FE lock is not possible with Live View shooting.

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