Flash

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation (p. 120), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

Press the mbutton, choose Xin the menu,

and adjust the setting by either pressing the opbuttons or turning the 5 dial (p. 43).

Once the setting is complete, Xis 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 (p. 44) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the 4tab to [Off].

•You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing n (p. 44) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on the 4 tab.

•You can also access the [Flash Settings] n screen as follows. - Press the rbutton, and then press the n button.

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