Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual - Page 96
Shooting with the FE Lock, Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
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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 [ ] ring to choose the compensation level, and 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 (=30) and choosing [ 5] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off]. ●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=30) and choosing [ 5] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Exp. Comp]. ●● You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen (=30) when the flash is up by pressing the [ ] button and immediately pressing the [ ] button. ●● You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen (=30) by pressing the [ ] button and touching [ ]. Shooting with the 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 [ ] (= 95). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button. zzThe flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zzTo unlock FE, press the [ ] button again with the shutter button pressed halfway. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. ●● FE: Flash Exposure ●● You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [ ] on the setting screen in step 2. 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 Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 96
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