119An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography aseasy as shooting without flash.For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instructionmanual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the featuresof EX-series Speedlites.To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’smenu, see pages 121-124.FE lockThis enables you to attain a proper flash exposure for a specific partof the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the subject, then pressthe <I> button and take the picture.Flash exposure compensationIn the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can setexposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposurecompensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.Press the camera’s <Q> button, then turn the <5> dial whilelooking at the top LCD panel or viewfinder.D Flash PhotographyEOS-dedicated, EX-series SpeedlitesShoe-mount Speedlites Macro LitesIf [8C.Fn II -4: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.81) is set to a setting otherthan [3: Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker flashexposure has been set.If the camera has difficulty autofocusing, the EOS-dedicated, externalSpeedlite may automatically emit the AF-assist beam.COPY
