Synchronization Point; Flash Exposure Compensation - Leica X-U 113 Instructions 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.
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.
Your Leica X-U allows you to choose between this conventional flash
firing point and the end of the exposure:
Select in the menu and then the relevant setting in the
Flash Sync
sub-menu
By selecting
End of Exposure
the vehicle as expected. This flash technique gives a more natural
impression of movement and dynamics.
Note:
When using the flash with faster shutter speeds, in terms of the image
there is no difference, or only a difference for rapid movements,
between the two flash firing points.
the light trail from the tail lights follows

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the
flash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g. in
a picture taken in the evening, to lighten the face of a person in the
foreground while retaining the lighting atmosphere.
1. Press up or on the cross pad three times
EV+/-
• The relevant scale appears.
2. Set the desired compensation value by pressing left/right on the
cross pad or use the direction buttons
Values from +3 to -3EV are available in
• The set compensation value is displayed in red on the scale.
3. Press the ,
MENU/SET INFO
• The set compensation value appears.
Notes:
• Flash exposure compensation changes the range of the flash unit.
• Pressing up or EV+/- on the cross pad also opens the menus for
automatic bracketing and flash exposure compensation. They scroll
through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by
repeatedly pressing.
• A set correction will remain active until it is switched to ±
2nd step) - that means it remains active for any number of
photographs and even after the camera was switched off.
⁄ EV increments.
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or shutter button to save the setting
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