Fe Lock - Canon EOS 10D Digital Instruction Manual

Using the Built-in Flash

FE Lock

FE (flash exposure) Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a
subject. FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone.
Spot metering circle
1
2
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the < > icon
will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps
C.Fn-13-4 enables FE lock with just the <
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Check that the < > icon is lit.
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Press the < > button to pop-up the built-in flash.
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In the viewfinder, check that the < > icon is lit.
Focus on the subject.
2
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Focus on the subject you want to lock the flash
exposure on.
Press the <
3
•
Aim the partial metering circle over the subject
where you want to lock the flash exposure, then
press the <
The Speedlite fires a preflash and records the
s
required flash output for this subject in memory.
The < > icon lights in the viewfinder.
s
The center AF point will flash in red.
s
In the viewfinder, the display appears as shown in
s
1 for 0.5 seconds, then changes to 2.
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Each time you press the <
fires, and the FE lock is applied at the required
exposure level.
Shoot.
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Compose the shot and shoot.
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> button the preflash
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