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Index
Appendix
Errors and Warnings
Troubleshooting
Settings
Playback
Shooting
Setup and Basics
Learning About the Camera
Accessories
Wireless Features
Wireless Features/Accessories
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
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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 and choosing [ 5] tab > [Flash Control] >
[Safety FE] > [Disable].
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You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing
MENU and choosing [
5] tab > [Flash Control] > [Built-in flash
settings] > [ exp. comp.].
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You can also access the [Flash Control] MENU screen as follows.
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When the flash is up, press the
button and immediately press the
button.
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Press the button, and then touch [
].
Shooting with FE Lock
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Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and
then press the
button. The flash fires, and when [
] is displayed, the
flash output level is retained.
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To unlock FE (and remove [
] display) after you have locked flash
exposure, press the button again.
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FE: Flash Exposure
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The metering range is shown by a circle in the center of the screen
when FE is locked.
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[ ] blinks when standard exposure is not possible, even if you press
the
button to fire the flash. Enable FE lock by pressing the
button
when subjects are within flash range.
Changing the Flash Timing
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The timing of flash firing relative to shutter release can be set as
follows.
1st curtain
The flash fires immediately after the shutter
opens.
2nd curtain
The flash fires immediately before the shutter
closes.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
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The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when
the flash is lowered. Move the switch to raise the flash, and then
configure the setting.
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If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. Vignetting or dark image areas
may also occur if the flash fires, depending on the lens.
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When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts
the shutter speed or ISO speed for flash shots to reduce washed-out
highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. Thus, shutter speeds and
ISO speeds displayed when you press the shutter button halfway may
not match the settings in flash shots.
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You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU > [
5] tab >
[Flash Control] > [Flash firing].
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Auto [ ]
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Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
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On [ ]
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Fires for each shot.
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Slow Synchro [ ]
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Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting
at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash
range.
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In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, also disable
image stabilization.
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In [
] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
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Off [
]
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For shooting without the flash.
