Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G1X MarkIII Camera User Guide - Page 97
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation, Shooting with FE Lock
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Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation (=78), you can adjust the flash exposure from -2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zzRaise the flash, press the [ ] button and immediately turn the [ ] dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the [ ] button. zzThe correction level you specified is now displayed. ●● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value for 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 MENU (=31) and choosing [ 5] tab > [Flash Control] > [Safety FE] > [Off]. ●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=31) and choosing [ 5] tab > [Flash Control] > [Flash Exp. Comp]. ●● You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] screen (=31) as follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted). -- Press and hold the [ ] button for at least one second. -- When the flash is up, press the [ ] button and immediately press the [ ] button. Shooting with FE Lock Still Images Movies Just as with the AE lock (=78), you can lock the exposure for flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [ ] (= 96). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the [ ] button. zzThe flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zzTo unlock FE, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. ●● FE: Flash Exposure Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 97