Canon eos rebel t1i - Manual (Page 95)

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FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the
subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1
Press the <D> button to pop up
the built-in flash.
Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the <D> icon is lit.
2
Focus the subject.
3
Press the <A> button. ( 8 )
Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the <A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed
for a moment and <d> will light.
Each time you press the <A> button, a
preflash is fired and the required flash
output is calculated and retained in memory.
4
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired to take the picture.
A FE LockN
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the
<D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.