Compensating For Flash Output - Pentax X70 Operating Manual

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is
metered and the exposure is determined.
• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N
(Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the
shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose
your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the [AE Metering] setting
may not be changed. Refer to "Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode" (p.240) for details.
Saving the AE Metering setting 1p.147

Compensating for Flash Output

You can adjust the flash output.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp.
Comp.].
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the EV value.
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To
darken, select a negative (–) value.
You can choose the EV value in the range of
–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Rec. Mode 2/4
AF Setting
AE Metering
0.0
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
Bright Area Adj.
Shake Reduction
Exit
MENU
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