Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 96)

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Using the Built-in Flash
The built-in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash shots with the ease of a normal AE
shot.
●E-TTL autoflash
With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for
the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically
in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject
and background.
● FE (Flash Exposure) Lock
FE (flash exposure) lock sets the correct flash exposure for a selected part of the subject.
The FE lock functions as an AE lock with flash.
● Flash exposure compensation
This function corrects the flash level in much the same way as the Exposure compensation
function. The level of compensation can be up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stop increments.
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone
In the Basic Zone modes (except < > < > < >), the built-in flash pops up and fires
automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.
The following procedure applies to the <
> (Full Auto) mode with E-TTL autoflash.
Focus the subject.
•
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
s If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automati-
cally.
2
Turn the Mode Dial to < >. 1
Check that the < > icon is lit.
•
In the viewfinder, check that the < > icon is lit.
3
Shoot.
•
Press the shutter button fully.
s The built-in flash will fire.
•
To retract the built-in flash, push it down with your
finger.
4
Flash-ready icon