Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation - Canon Powershot SX520 HS User Manual

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 59), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
● Raise the flash, press the [ ] button and
immediately turn the [
the compensation level, and then press
the [ ] button.
●
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
●
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 MENU ( = 27) and
] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
choosing [
● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by
accessing MENU ( = 27) and choosing [
Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 27)
●
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 ( = 59), you can lock the exposure for the flash
shots.
] dial to choose
] tab > [Flash
Still Images
1
Lift the flash and set the flash to [ ]
(= 68).
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
] is displayed, the flash output level is
[
retained.
●
To unlock FE, 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, FE is unlocked and [
no longer displayed.
●
FE: Flash Exposure
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