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Compensating Flash Output, Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash
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81 Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The following flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in [1. EV Steps] (p.118) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. Step Interval 1/3 EV 1/2 EV Flash Compensation Value -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1 Turn the e-dial in the [Flash Mode] 3 Flash Mode screen. Manual Flash Discharge The flash compensation value is displayed. Press the | button to reset the flash output compensation value to 0.0. (Available only when [Green Button] is assigned to the | button in [Green Button] MENU Cancel +0.3 OK OK of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu) (p.197).) Basic Operations • When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side. • Compensating to the minus (-) side may not affect the image if the subject is too close, the aperture value is small or sensitivity is high. • The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode. Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash You can set the camera to enable shooting while the flash is being charged. Set [16. Release While Charging] to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.90). By default, pictures cannot be taken while the built-in flash is charging. 16. Release While Charging 1 Off 2 On Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging MENU Cancel OK OK