Pentax K100D User Manual - Page 156

154 Using the Built-in Flash Function Reference Compensating Flash Output You can change the flash output in a range of -2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV. Step interval Flash Compensation 1/2 EV -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 1/3 EV -2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 * Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.148) Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.104) 5 Rec. Mode Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Shake Reduction Cancel 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 OK OK • m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation. (p.20) • If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective. • Compensating to the minus (-) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high. • This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.