Canon PowerShot SX50 HS - Manual (Page 144)

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Flash
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 115), you can adjust the
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
z z Press the < m> button, choose [X] in
the menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the < q><r> buttons or turning
the < 5> dial (= 41).
X X Once the setting is complete, [ X] is
displayed.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing
< n> (= 42) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Control] on the [4] tab
to [Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing
< n> (= 42) and choosing [Flash Exp. Comp] in [Flash Control] on
the [ 4] tab.
• You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] < n> screen as follows
(except when an optional external flash is mounted).
- Press and hold the < h> button for at least one second.
- When the flash is up, press the < h> button and immediately press the
< n> button.
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock ( = 115), you can lock the exposure for the flash
shots.
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Lift the flash and set the flash to
[h] (= 142).
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