Locking The Flash Exposure - Canon EOS 600D Instruction Manual

=)(- Locking the Flash E×posure _
if the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject
may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc.
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash
exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward
the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-
series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1
Spot metering circle
Press the < _ > button.
s+ The built-in flash will rise.
_ Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the <_> icon is lit.
Focus the subject.
Press the < % > button. (_16)
_ Aim the spot-metering circle over the
subject, then press the <_> button.
_y,, T he flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
_y,, i n the viewfinder, "FEL" is displayed
for a moment and <_*> will light.
_ Each time you press the <*> button, a
preflash is fired andthe required flash output
is calculatedand retained in memory.
Take the picture.
_, Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
b The flash is fired when the picture is
taken.
_1 if the SUbjeCt is too far away and beyoud the effective range of the flash, the
<_> iCO n w!l! b!ink_ Get Closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4:
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