Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation; Shooting With The Fe Lock - Canon PowerShot SX720 HS User Manual

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Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 71), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the [ ][ ] buttons or turning
the [ ] dial ( = 28).
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 accessing MENU ( = 29) and
choosing [
] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by
accessing MENU ( = 29) and choosing [
Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen ( = 29)
when the flash is up by pressing the [ ] button and immediately
pressing the [
] button.

Shooting with the FE Lock

Still Images
Movies
Just as with the AE lock ( = 71), you can lock the exposure for flash shots.
] tab > [Flash
Still Images
1
Raise the flash and set it to [ ]
(= 81).
2
Lock the flash exposure.
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
[ ] button.
The flash fires, and when [
the flash output level is retained.
To unlock the focus, release the shutter
button and press the [ ] button again. In
this case, [
] is no longer displayed.
3
Compose the shot and shoot.
After one shot, AE is unlocked and [
no longer displayed.
FE: Flash Exposure
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
] is displayed,
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
] is
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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