FEL lock
The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance.
FEL: Flash Exposure Level
- MENU →
(Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [
Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired button, then assign the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button. - Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
- Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
- A pre-flash flashes.
- The
(FEL lock) lights up.
- Adjust the composition and shoot the image.
- When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which the [FEL Lock toggle] is registered again.
Hint
- By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations.
- When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
- When the flash cannot go off.
- When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.
Note
- The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.
- If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.
- When both AE and FEL lock are fixed,
(AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up.
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