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To select the exposure control and flash
mode (EXPOSURE & FLASH)
1
Display the MENU screen in Capture mode.
For details on displaying the MENU screen, see
“Displaying the MENU Screen in Capture Mode”
on page 29.
2
Select EXPOSURE & FLASH by pressing the v or
V control button.
3
Press the ENTER button.
The EXPOSURE & FLASH screen appears.
4
Select the control mode by pressing the v or V
control button.
For details on each mode, see “Flash Modes and
Example Shooting Conditions” on page 39.
5
Press the ENTER button.
The MENU screen for Capture mode reappears.
To change the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode
easily
When the mode dial is set to – , you can easily
cycle through the EXPOSURE & FLASH modes in
menu order by pressing the / button.
To adjust exposure easily
When the mode dial is set to – and the bB
mark appears under the exposure compensation value
(EV) at the top right of the LCD, the exposure can easily
be adjusted by pressing the b or B control button.
Flash Modes and Example
Shooting Conditions
The camera offers seven flash modes.
When setting up, make sure the distance between the
camera and the subject (L) is set so that apparent face
size fits the selected frame (guidelines) at about 1 meter.
Minor adjustments to apparent face size can be made
with the zoom.
For details on setting the frame, see “Setting the Frame
(FRAME)” on page 45.
Auto flash + auto exposure mode ( )
When the subject is not bright enough, the flash
automatically fires. This mode is suitable for both
outdoor and indoor portrait shots.
Forced flash + auto exposure mode ( )
The built-in flash always fires. The camera measures the
brightness of the subject with prelighting, and then the
flash fires at the optimum brightness. The exposure and
shutter speed are automatically adjusted. This mode is
suitable for both outdoor and indoor portrait shots.
No flash + auto exposure mode ( )
The built-in flash does not fire. This mode is suitable for
shooting indoors with an automatic exposure setting
under stable light sources, such as studio light, video
light, and fluorescent light.
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3,5
L
Studio light (halogen light, etc.)