Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation - Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Camera User Manual

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 52), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
● Configure the setting by choosing
] menu ( = 23) > [Flash settings] >
[
[Flash exposure compensation].
● 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 for 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 choosing [
[Flash settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
Shooting with FE Lock
Still Images Movies
Retain the flash output level.
] menu ( = 23) >
Still Images
1
Raise the flash and set it to [ ] or
[ ] ( = 61).
2
Record the flash output level.
● Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
button.
● The flash fires, a circle is displayed
showing the metering range, and [ ] is
displayed, indicating that the flash output
level has been retained.
3
Compose the shot and shoot.
● FE: Flash Exposure
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