Compensating For Flash Output - Pentax K-5II Operating Manual

Compensating for Flash Output

You can change the flash output in the range of -2.0 to +1.0. The flash
compensation values are as follows for 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV.
Step Interval
-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
1/3 EV
-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0
1/2 EV
Set interval of steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.106)
1
Turn the rear e-dial (S) in the
[Flash Mode] screen.
The flash compensation value is
displayed.
Press the | button to reset the flash
output compensation value to 0.0.
• The flash output compensation cannot be set in B (Green) mode.
• N appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel during the flash output
compensation. (p.36, p.38)
• 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 the sensitivity is high.
• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which
support the P-TTL auto flash mode.
Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash
You can set the camera to enable
shooting while the built-in flash is
charging.
Set [20. Release While Charging] to
[On] in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu.
By default, pictures cannot be taken
while the built-in flash is charging.
Flash Compensation Value
20.
1
Off
On
2
Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging
MENU
Flash Mode
Flash On
+0.3
MENU
Cancel
Release While Charging
Cancel
Cancel
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3
OK
OK
OK OK