Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation - Canon PowerShot S120 User Manual

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[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[h] On
Fires for each shot.
[Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure
the camera
(=
91).
In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
[!] Off
For shooting without the flash.
If a blinking [
] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Adjustment is also possible by pressing the <r> button, touching the desired
option, and then touching it again.

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z
z
Raise the flash, press the <r> button and
immediately turn the <y> ring to choose
the compensation level, and then press
the <m> button.
z
z
The correction level you specified is now
displayed.
When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing
MENU
(=
25) and choosing [4] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Safety FE] ►
[Off].
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU
(=
25) and choosing [4] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen
flash is up by pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n>
button.
You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen
the <r> button and touching [
Still Images
(=
70), you can adjust the
(=
25) when the
(=
25) by pressing
].
Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting
Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and
C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
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