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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Shooting with the FE Lock
Still Images
Movies
Just as with the AE lock (
78), you can lock the exposure for flash
shots.
1
Raise the flash and set it to [
]
2
Lock the flash exposure.
z
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
[ ] button.
z
The flash fires, and when [
] is
displayed, the flash output level is
retained.
z
To unlock FE, press the [ ] button again
with the shutter button pressed halfway.
In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed.
3
Compose the shot and shoot.
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FE: Flash Exposure
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You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [ ] on the
setting screen in step 2.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Still Images
Movies
Just as with regular exposure compensation (
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z
Raise the flash, press the [
] button and
immediately turn the [ ] ring to choose
the compensation level, and press the
[ ] button.
z
The correction level you specified is now
displayed.
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When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically
adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value for 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 MENU (
choosing [
5] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off].
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You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by
accessing MENU (
5] tab ► [Flash
Settings] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
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You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen (
when the flash is up by pressing the [
] button and immediately
pressing the [
] button.
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You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen (
pressing the [ ] button and touching [
].