Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 90
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 (=73), you can adjust the flash exposure from -2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zzRaise the flash, press the [ ] button, and choose [ ] in the menu. Turn the [ ] ring to choose the compensation level, and then press the [ ] button. ●● 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 (=29) and choosing [ 5] tab > [Flash settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off]. ●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=29) and choosing [ 5] tab > [Flash settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp]. ●● You can also access the [Flash settings] screen (=29) as follows. -- Press the [ ] button when the flash is up, choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] button. Shooting with the FE Lock Still Images Movies Just as with the AE lock (=73), you can lock the exposure for flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [ ] (= 89). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then touch [ ]. zzThe flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zzTo unlock FE, touch [ ] 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 90