Compensating Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.118) of the [ACustom Setting 1] menu.

Step Interval

Flash Compensation Value

1/3 EV

–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

1/2 EV

–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

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1 Turn the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] screen.

The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the button to reset the flash output compensation value to 0.0. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the button in [Green Button] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu) (p.197).)

Flash Mode

Manual Flash Discharge

+0.3

MENU Cancel

OK OK

3 BasicOperations

•When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.

•Compensating to the minus (–) side may not affect the image if the subject is too close, the aperture value is small or sensitivity is high.

•The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.

Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash

You can set the camera to enable shooting while the flash is being charged.

Set [16. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [ACustom Setting 3] menu (p.90).

By default, pictures cannot be taken while the built-in flash is charging.

16. Release While Charging

1Off 2 On

Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging

MENU Cancel

OK OK