Canon PowerShot SX510 HS - Manual (Page 65)

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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M
Mode
Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on
the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 161 ).
1 Lift the flash.
2 Configure the setting.
z z Press the < r> button, choose a flash
mode (either press the < q><r> buttons
or turn the < 5> dial), and then press the
< m> button.
z z The option you configured is now
displayed.
[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[h] On
Fires for each shot.
[Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
• The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the < r> button
when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance.
• In [ Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure
the camera ( = 67 ).
• In [ Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 54 ), 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 < o><p> buttons or turning
the < 5> dial ( = 22 ).
z z 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
MENU ( = 23 ) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU
( = 23 ) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
• You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen when the flash is up by
pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.