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FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the
subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the <D> button to pop-up
the built-in flash.
Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the <D> icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press 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.
Each time you press the <
A
> button, a
preflash is fired and the required flash output
is calculated and retained in memory.
4Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
XThe flash is fired to take the picture.
A FE LockN
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the
<D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.