Operating Instructions

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6. Pictures are taken as described in the section
“Taking pictures in
AUTO mode” (see p.127).
Note:
To prevent blurred pictures with slower shutter
speeds, you should hold the camera steady, i. e.
support it or use a tripod.
Flash exposure compensation
This function can be used to selectively reduce or
strengthen the flash exposure regardless of the
exposure of the available light, e. g. in a picture
taken outside in the evening, to lighten the face of
a person in the foreground while retaining the
lighting atmosphere.
Once set, a flash exposure compensation remains
effective until it is (deliberately) reset.
Note:
Flash exposure compensation is not possible for
video recordings (
K) or in AUTO exposure mode.
Setting the function:
1. Set the record/review selector (1.14) to one of
the record modes and the exposure mode dial
(1.15) to
P, A, T or M.
2. Press the AE-MENU button (1.23) four times.
Note:
The AE-MENU button is used to set several kinds
of functions. They scroll through in an endless
loop and can therefore be selected by repeatedly
pressing the button.
3. Select the desired compensation value by
pressing left or right on the direction pad (1.29).
The digital display and the yellow marking show
your setting.
The symbol
8 (2.15) appears in the LCD data
field to indicate that a flash exposure compen-
sation is set.
4. To confirm and save your setting, press the
VIEW/SET button (1.31) or press the AE-MENU
button. The displays in the LCD monitor de-
scribed above disappear, with the display
8
appearing instead to indicate the activated
function, along with the compensation value in
the 2nd line (3.30a).