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Flash intensity control

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Chapter 4 Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T . To increase the light emission, press Ñ. To decrease the light emission, press ñ. To complete the setting, press . ~ "How to use the menu" (P. 39) Ññbuttons Adjustable range Less bright button Normal flash intensity More bright +1/3EV Ñ: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button. ñ: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button. (EV: Exposure Value) Factory default setting: ±0 Note ● The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast. 81

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Chapter 4
Flash shooting (Cont.)
+1/3EV
Less bright
Normal flash
intensity
More bright
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission.
Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when
increased contrast is desired.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T
CAMERA
T
. To increase the light
emission, press
Ñ
. To decrease the light
emission, press
ñ
. To complete the
setting, press
.
~
How to use the
menu
(P. 39)
Factory default setting:
±0
Ñ
: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
ñ
: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
(EV: Exposure Value)
Mode dial
setting
Adjustable range
Flash intensity control
The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too
fast.
Note
button
Ññ
buttons