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Using the built-in flash, Compensating flash output, P.147 – Pentax DS2 User Manual

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Using the Built-in Flash

You can change the flash output in a range of –2.0 to +1.0. The Flash
Compensation values are as follows for 1/2 EV and 1/3 EV.

* Set interval of steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.

(p.143)

Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)

Compensating Flash Output

Step interval

Flash Compensation

1/2 EV

–2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0

1/3 EV

–2.0, –1.7, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

• m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash

Compensation. (p.20)

• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side,

no compensation will be effective.

• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not effect the image if the subject is

too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.

Instant Review

Rec. Mode

Auto Bracket
AE Metering

AF Mode
Flash Exp. Comp.

OK

OK

Cancel

1.0
0.5

0.5

0.0

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