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Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation, Shoot.

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Flash 3 Shoot. zzEven after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (=101). • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. Press the button to raise the flash, then configure the setting. Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation (=81), you can adjust the flash exposure from -2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zzPress the button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the buttons or turning the dial (=37). XXOnce the setting is complete, [X] is displayed. • When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the 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 (= 38) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab to [Off]. • You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing (=38) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen when the flash is up by pressing the button and immediately pressing the button. 99

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99
Flash
3
Shoot.
z
Even after the flash fires, ensure that
the main subject does not move until the
shutter sound is finished playing.
•
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it
still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS
Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the
camera still (
=
101).
•
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <
r
>
button when the flash is lowered. Press the <
h
> button to raise
the flash, then configure the setting.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (
=
81), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z
Press the <
m
> button, choose [
X
] in
the menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the <
q
><
r
> buttons or turning
the <
5
> dial (
=
37).
X
Once the setting is complete, [
X
] is
displayed.
•
When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the 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 <
n
>
(
=
38) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the [
4
] tab to [Off].
•
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing
<
n
>(
=
38) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on
the [
4
] tab.
•
You can also access the [Flash Settings] <
n
> screen when the flash
is up by pressing the <
r
> button and immediately pressing the <
n
>
button.