163iFlash compensation alters flash outputfrom the level suggested by the camera,changing the brightness of the main sub-ject relative to the background. Choosefrom values between –3 EV (darker) and+1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; ingeneral, positive values make the subject brighter while nega-tive values make it darker.A Y icon is displayed when flash com-pensation is in effect. Normal flash out-put can be restored by setting flashcompensation to ±0. Flash compensa-tion is not reset when the camera isturned off.Choose Enable when using an optional underwater flash unit.Flash CompensationUnderwater Flash