Canon 550 EX - Manual (Page 39)

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
Check that the subject is within the
flash range displayed on the 550EX’s
LCD panel.
Check that the icon is displayed in
the viewfinder, then take the picture.
Take the remaining two bracketed
shots. (If necessary, repeat steps 4
to 6.)
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6
7
Correct exposure. Decreased exposure by 1 stop. Increased exposure by 1 stop.
• The film advances according to the camera’s current film advance mode.
• Before taking the picture, make sure the flash is ready by checking that the 550EX’s
pilot lamp is red or the icon is displayed in the viewfinder. The (single-frame)
film advance mode is recommended.
• In the , , or (continuous shooting) film advance mode, the next bracketed
picture will not be taken if the flash is not ready. (You can still take a picture in the
normal AE mode if you release your finger from the shutter button and press it
completely.) When the flash is ready, you can continue taking the bracketed flash
shots.
• With Type-A cameras other than the EOS-1D, 1V, and 3, bracketed flash shots cannot
be taken while the flash is not ready. (You can still take pictures in the normal AE
mode before the flash recharges completely.) When the flash is ready, you can
continue taking the bracketed flash shots.
• FE lock and FEB can be used in combination.
• If FEB has been set and flash exposure compensation is set with the 550EX, the FEB
amount will shift in accordance with the flash exposure compensation amount.
Custom Function CF-1 can prevent the FEB setting from canceling automatically after the three
bracketed flash shots are taken. See page 113.
Custom Function CF-2 can change the sequence of the bracketed flash shots. See page 113.
CF
CF
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