Canon EOS Rebel T1i Instruction Manual page 85

y Flash Exposure CompensationN
Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired.
If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Auto Lighting Optimizer]
(p.186) is set to a setting other than [3: Disable], the image may look bright even if
a decreased exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation has been set.
The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set or canceled
with the Quick Control screen (p.102).
The exposure compensation can also be set with [2 Expo. comp./AEB] menu (p.86).
Select [Flash control].
1
Under the [1] tab, select [Flash
control], then press <0>.
Select [Built-in flash func. setting].
2
Select [Built-in flash func. setting],
then press <0>.
Select [Flash exp. comp].
3
Select [Flash exp. comp], then press
<0>.
Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
4
To make the flash exposure brighter,
press the <Z> key. (Increased exposure)
Or to make it darker, press the <Y> key.
(Decreased exposure)
After setting the flash exposure
compensation amount, press <0>.
When you press the shutter button halfway, the
<y> icon and flash exposure compensation
amount will be displayed on the LCD monitor
and the <y> icon will appear in the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, do steps 1 to 4 to return
the flash exposure compensation amount to zero.
Setting Exposure CompensationN
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