Canon PowerShot SX60 HS User Guide - Page 87

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

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Slow Synchro Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. ●● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=90). ●● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. Off For shooting without the flash. ●● If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation (=72), you can adjust the flash exposure from -2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. ●●Raise the flash, press the [ ] button and immediately turn the [ ] dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the [ ] button. ●●The correction level you specified is now displayed. ●● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the 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 [ ] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off]. ●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=30) and choosing [ ] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Exp. Comp]. ●● You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen (=30) as follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted). -- When the flash is up, press the [ ] button and immediately press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 87

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87
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
5
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
4
P Mode
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Still Images
Movies
Just as with regular exposure compensation (
=
72), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
Raise the flash, press the [
] button and
immediately turn the [
] dial to choose
the compensation level, and then press
the [
] button.
The correction level you specified is now
displayed.
When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically
adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the 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 [
] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off].
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by
accessing MENU (
=
30) and choosing [
] tab ► [Flash
Control] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen
(
=
30) as follows (except when an optional external flash is
mounted).
-
When the flash is up, press the [
] button and immediately
press the [
] button.
Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
In [
] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other
means to secure the camera (
=
90).
In [
] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
If a blinking [
] icon is displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions,
mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it
still.