2Shoot.

zzEven after the flash fires, ensure that

the main subject does not move until the

shutter sound is finished playing.

•Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still

and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (=95).

Still Images

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation (=83), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

zzPress the <m> button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the <o><p> buttons or turning the <5> dial (=34).

XXThe correction level you specified is now displayed.

• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed- out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing <n> (=35) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab to [Off].

•You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing <n> (=35) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab.

•You can also access the [Flash Settings] <n> screen by pressing the <r> button and then the <n> button.

Still Images

Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock (=84), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.

1 Set the flash to [h] (=93). 2 Lock the flash exposure.

zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <o> button.

XXThe flash fires, and when [] is displayed, the flash output level is retained.

zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button

 

and press the <o> button again. In this

3

case, [ ] is no longer displayed.

Compose the shot and shoot.

zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed.

• FE: Flash Exposure

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Preliminary Notes

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Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Using GPS

Function

3

Auto Mode/

Hybrid Auto Mode

4

Other Shooting

Modes

5 P Mode

6

ModeTv, Av, and M

7

Playback Mode

8

Wi-Fi Functions

9

Setting Menu

10

Accessories

11

Appendix

Index

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