Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) - Manual (Page 173)

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Locking the Flash Exposure (FE lock)
If the subject is at the edge of the screen, and you use flash, the subject
may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc.
Use FE lock in such a case. After setting the flash output for the appropriate
subject brightness, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and
shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EL/EX-series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1
Raise the flash with your fingers.
z Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that the
< D > icon is lit.
2
Focus on the subject.
3
Press the <
A
> button.
z Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the <
A
> button.
B The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated and
retained in memory.
B In the viewfinder, “ FEL ” is displayed for
a moment and <
d
> will light up.
z 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.
z Compose the shot and press the shutter
button completely.
B The flash is fired, and the picture is
taken.
z If the subject is too far away and the captured image comes out dark, the
<
D
> icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
z FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting.
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