Using The Built-In Flash; Using The Built-In Flash In The Basic Zone - Canon EOS 10D Digital Instruction Manual

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash shots with the ease of a normal AE
shot.
●E-TTL autoflash
With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for
the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically
in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject
and background.
FE (Flash Exposure) Lock
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FE (flash exposure) lock sets the correct flash exposure for a selected part of the subject.
The FE lock functions as an AE lock with flash.
Flash exposure compensation
●
This function corrects the flash level in much the same way as the Exposure compensation
function. The level of compensation can be up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stop increments.

Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone

In the Basic Zone modes (except <
automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.
The following procedure applies to the <
Flash-ready icon
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> < > < >), the built-in flash pops up and fires
> (Full Auto) mode with E-TTL autoflash.
Turn the Mode Dial to <
1
Focus the subject.
2
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automati-
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cally.
Check that the < > icon is lit.
3
•
In the viewfinder, check that the < > icon is lit.
Shoot.
4
•
Press the shutter button fully.
The built-in flash will fire.
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To retract the built-in flash, push it down with your
finger.
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