( : The default setting)

 

 

 

 

to +2.0 EV

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

 

 

 

 

0 EV

The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

to –2.0 EV

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

 

 

 

•You can set the degree of compensation in 1/3 increments.

•When the built-in flash is pulled up, the set flash compensation value is displayed below the Ev scale on the LCD monitor.

•When you press the shutter button halfway down, appears in the viewfinder.

•When performing flash compensation with the built-in flash, the positive effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light, if the subject is at or around the maximum distance for the flash. If the subject is very close, the negative effect may not be visible.

zExposure compensation and Flash compensation

Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is selected) to perform the compensation. If the flash is used, the amount of flash light is also changed.

On the other hand, Flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light, thereby controlling the relative effect of the flash light on the whole picture. For instance, if you want to reduce the flash light, you can set the flash compensation on the slightly negative side and at the same time set the exposure compensation on the positive side to adjust the brightness of the entire picture.

• You can keep the amount of flash light from changing with the exposure compensation (page 95).

 

Metering mode

 

 

 

ISO

WB

D-R

DEC

You can select a metering mode (a method whereby the camera measures the brightness of a subject) from the following three methods.

1Display the Metering mode screen with the function dial and the Fn button (page 43).

2Select the desired mode with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller.

 

 

( : The default setting)

 

 

 

 

(MultiSegment)

This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure

 

 

light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering).

 

 

 

 

(Center weighted)

While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode

 

 

measures the average brightness of the entire screen. If you

 

 

shoot directly into the sun light or the subject is not in the

 

 

center of the image, you must use exposure compensation

 

 

(page 65).

 

 

 

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