Flash Compensation - Sony NEX-C3 &alpha Handbook

Flash Compensation

Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation
changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and
aperture.
1 Attach the flash and raise it.
2 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value.
Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Selecting
lower values (– side) makes the flash level lower and images darker.
Notes
• You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Picture Effect]
– [Anti Motion Blur]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
– when no flash is attached
• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject
is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be
visible.
Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people
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• It is important to balance the brightness of people against
the dark background in night portraits. You can adjust the
brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash
light intensity.
• If the subject is too far for the flash and still too dark after
adjustment, move closer to your subject.
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