Flash Photography - Canon EOS RP Instruction Manual

Flash Photography

EL/EX Series Speedlites for EOS Cameras
Using an EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography
easy.
For operation procedures, refer to the EL/EX series Speedlite's
Instruction Manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the
features of EL/EX series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions on the camera's
menu screen, see = 222.
Flash exposure compensation
z
You can adjust flash output (flash exposure compensation). With an
image displayed on the screen, press the < B > button, turn the < 5 >
dial to select the flash exposure compensation item, then turn the < 6 >
dial to set the flash exposure compensation. You can set flash exposure
compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
FE lock
z
This enables you to attain an appropriate flash exposure for a specific
part of the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the subject, press the
camera's < A > button, then compose the shot and take the picture.
Even if you set negative flash exposure compensation (to keep images
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darker), bright images may still be captured unless [ z : Auto Lighting
Optimizer] ( = 136) is set to [Disable].
You can adjust the flash exposure compensation with Quick Control ( = 65)
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or with [Flash function settings] under [ z : External Speedlite control]
( = 225).
The camera can turn on certain Speedlites automatically when the camera
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is turned on. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Speedlites that
support this feature.
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