Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advanced Owners Manual - Page 258

D Using the Built-in Flash A FE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the image. 1 Press the button. X The built-in flash will be raised. Press the shutter button halfway and look through the viewfinder to check that the icon is lit. 2 Focus on the subject. 3 Press the button. (8) Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the button. X The flash will fire a preflash and the required flash output is calculated and retained in memory. X In the viewfinder, "FEL" is displayed for a moment and will light up. Also, the flash exposure level indicator will be displayed as shown on the left. Each time you press the button, a preflash is fired and the flash output is calculated and retained in memory. 4 Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. X The flash is fired when the picture is taken. If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective flash range, the icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4. FE lock is not possible with Live View shooting. 258