92Tv, Av, M, and C ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting ModesP ModeAdjusting the Flash Exposure CompensationStill Images MoviesJust as with regular exposure compensation (= 78), you can adjust theflash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.z Raise the flash, press the [ ] button andimmediately turn the [ ] dial to choosethe compensation level, and then pressthe [ ] button.z The correction level you specified is nowdisplayed.● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automaticallyadjusts the shutter speed or aperture value for flash shots toreduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure.However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutterspeed and aperture value by accessing MENU (= 31) andchoosing [ 5] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off].● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation byaccessing MENU (= 31) and choosing [ 5] tab ► [FlashControl] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].● You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] screen (= 31)as follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted).- Press and hold the [ ] button for at least one second.- When the flash is up, press the [ ] button and immediatelypress the [ ] button.Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at aslower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take othermeasures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or othermeans to secure the camera (= 54).● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the mainsubject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.OffFor shooting without the flash.● If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutterbutton halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions,mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep itstill.● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [ ] button,touching the desired option, and then touching it again.
