Canon PowerShot SX40 HS PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 98

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with exposure compensation (p. 78), you can adjust the exposure from -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose X. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose X. Choose the amount of flash exposure compensation. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X Once set, X will appear on the screen. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. However, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety FE] in [Flash Control] to [Off], the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust. • You can also set the flash exposure compensation by pressing the n button to choose [Flash Control] (p. 99) in the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting. • If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the setting screen will appear. If you press the h button then immediately press the n button when the flash is raised, the setting screen will appear. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Raise the flash. 98