Canon EOS 10D Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone, Check that the icon is lit

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash shots with the ease of a normal AE shot.

●E-TTL autoflash

With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject and background.

●FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

FE (flash exposure) lock sets the correct flash exposure for a selected part of the subject. The FE lock functions as an AE lock with flash.

●Flash exposure compensation

This function corrects the flash level in much the same way as the Exposure compensation function. The level of compensation can be up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stop increments.

Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone

In the Basic Zone modes (except < > < > < >), the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.

The following procedure applies to the <> (Full Auto) mode with E-TTL autoflash.

1 Turn the Mode Dial to <>.

Focus the subject.

2 • Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

s If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automati- cally.

	3	Check that the < > icon is lit.
Flash-ready icon		• In the viewfinder, check that the < > icon is lit.
	4	Shoot.
		• Press the shutter button fully.

sThe built-in flash will fire.

•To retract the built-in flash, push it down with your finger.

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