Synchronization Point; Flash Exposure Compensation - Leica X Manual

SYNCHRONIZATION POINT

Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources, the available
ambient light and the light from the flash. The time at which the flash
is fired normally determines where the parts of the subject illumi-
nated exclusively or predominantly by the flash are shown in the
image field.
The conventional flash firing point at the beginning of the exposure
can lead to apparent contradictions, e.g. a vehicle being "overtaken"
by the light trail from its own tail lights.
The Leica X allows you to choose between this conventional flash
firing point and the end of the exposure:
Select in the menu, and the desired setting in the
Flash Sync
submenu
In the example cited, the light trail from the tail lights then follows the
vehicle as expected. This flash technique gives a more natural im–
pression of movement and dynamics.
Note:
When using the flash with faster shutter speeds, in terms of the image
there is no difference, or only for rapid movements, between the two
flash firing points.

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the
flash exposure regardless of the exposure of the available light, e.g. in
a picture taken outside in the evening, to lighten the face of a person
in the foreground while retaining the lighting atmosphere.
1. Press up / on the direction pad three times
EV+/-
• The corresponding scale appears.
2. Set the desired compensation value by pressing left / right on
the direction pad or using the direction pad
Values from +3 to -3EV in
• The set compensation value is displayed in red on the scale.
3. Press the button,
MENU/SET
to save the setting
• The set compensation value appears.
Notes:
• Brighter flash illumination selected using a positive compensation
requires a higher flash power, and vice versa. Therefore, flash
exposure compensation has a more or less significant impact on
the flash range. A positive compensation reduces the range, while
a negative compensation increases it.
• Pressing up on the direction pad also opens the menus for
EV+/-
automatic bracketing and exposure compensation. They scroll
through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by re–
peatedly pressing.
• A set compensation remains active until it is reset to
2), i.e. after any number of pictures and even after turning off the
camera.
/ EV increments are available.
1
3
button or the shutter button
INFO
(see step
±0
EN
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