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Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

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Flash Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation (p. 116), 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 op buttons or turning the 5 dial (p. 39). 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 (p. 40) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the 4 tab to [Off]. • You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing n (p. 40) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on the 4 tab. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] n screen as follows. - Press the r button, and then press the n button. 135

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Flash
135
Just as with regular exposure compensation (p. 116), you can adjust the flash
exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the
m
button, choose
X
in the menu,
and adjust the setting by either pressing the
op
buttons or turning the
5
dial (p. 39).
Once the setting is complete,
X
is displayed.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
•
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
(p. 40) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the
4
tab to [Off].
•
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing
n
(p. 40) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on the
4
tab.
•
You can also access the [Flash Settings]
n
screen as follows.
-
Press the
r
button, and then press the
n
button.