Compensating Flash Output - Pentax K-r Operating Manual

Compensating Flash Output

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The following
flash compensation values can be set according to the step interval set in
[1. EV Steps] (p.118) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
Step Interval
–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
1/3 EV
–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0
1/2 EV
1
Turn the e-dial in the [Flash Mode]
screen.
The flash compensation value is
displayed. Press the | button to reset the
flash output compensation value to 0.0.
(Available only when [Green Button] is
assigned to the | button in [Green Button]
of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu) (p.197).)
• When the flash output exceeds its maximum amount, the compensation will
not be effective even if the compensation value is set to the plus (+) side.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not affect the image if the subject is
too close, the aperture value is small or sensitivity is high.
• The flash output compensation is also effective for external flash units which
support P-TTL auto flash mode.
Enabling Shooting while Charging the Flash
You can set the camera to enable
shooting while the flash is being
charged.
Set [16. Release While Charging] to [On]
in the [A Custom Setting 3] menu
(p.90).
By default, pictures cannot be taken
while the built-in flash is charging.
Flash Compensation Value
MENU
16. Release While Charging
1 Off
2 On
Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging
MENU
Cancel
Flash Mode
Manual Flash Discharge
+0.3
Cancel
OK OK
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3
OK OK