Canon 1000D - EOS Rebel XS Transcend 8GB Memory Cards, Instruction Manual

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FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the
subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1
Press the <
D
> button to pop-up
the built-in flash.
Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the <
D
> icon is lit.
2
Focus the subject.
3
Press the <
A
> button.
( 8 )
Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the <
A > button.
X
The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
X
In the viewfinder, “ FEL ” is displayed
for a moment and < d > will light.
Each time you press the < A > button, a
preflash is fired and the required flash output
is calculated and retained in memory.
4
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
X
The flash is fired to take the picture.
A
FE Lock N
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the
<
D
> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
COP
Y