Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation - Canon PowerShot G16 User Manual

• 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 (= 89).
• 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.

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 <z> dial 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 Control] ► [Safety FE] ►
[Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by choosing [X] in
the FUNC. menu (= 24), or by accessing MENU
[4] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
• You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen
follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted).
- Press and hold the <r> button for at least one second.
- When the flash is up, press the <r> button and immediately press the
<n> button.
Cover
Still Images
Before Use
Common Camera
(= 68), you can adjust the
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(= 25) and choosing
8
(= 25) as
9
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Tv, Av, M, C1,
and C2 Mode
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