Canon EOS Rebel XS User Manual - Page 74

f: Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. To prevent slow-speed sync, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] (p.154) and set it to [1: 1/ 200sec. (fixed)]. Depth-of-Field PreviewN Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting. You can check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the viewfinder. If it is difficult to discern the depth of field, first set the lowest f-number. Then hold down the depth-of-field preview button and look through the viewfinder while turning the dial to the right. As the aperture gets smaller, the viewfinder will gradually look darker. You can also see how the depth of field increases. 74