Canon Digital Camera 8409B001 User Manual

4.4

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  • Reliability

    4.75 out of 5

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    4.25 out of 5

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    4.5 out of 5

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    4.75 out of 5

  • Ease of Use

    3.75 out of 5
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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 ash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on
the ash range, see “Flash Range” (=
161).
1 Lifttheash.
2 Congurethesetting.
Press the <r> button, choose a ash
mode (either press the <q><r> buttons
or turn the <5> dial), and then press the
<m> button.
The option you congured 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 ash range.
•The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <r> button
when the ash is lowered. Lift the ash with your nger 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 ash res, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is nished playing.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (=
54), you can adjust the
ash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
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).
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 ash 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 congure the ash 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 ash is up by
pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.

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