Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation - Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Black User Manual

• Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it
still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS
Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the
camera still (= 1 01).
•
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <r>
button when the flash is lowered. Press the <h> button to raise
the flash, then configure the setting.

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 8 1), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the 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 <n>
(= 38) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab to [Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing
<n> (= 3 8) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Settings] on
the [4] tab.
•
You can also access the [Flash Settings] <n> screen when the flash
is up by pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n>
button.
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Shoot.
z z Even after the flash fires, ensure that
the main subject does not move until the
shutter sound is finished playing.
z z
Press the <m> button, choose [X] in
the menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the <q><r> buttons or turning
the <5> dial (= 3 7).
Once the setting is complete, [X] is
X X
displayed.
Flash
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