Canon PowerShot SX170 IS - Manual (Page 119)

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Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure
Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 96 ), you
can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop
increments.
z z Press the < m> button, choose
[ X] in the menu, and adjust the
setting by either pressing the
< o>
buttons or turning the
< 5> dial ( = 43 ).
z z 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 flash 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 ( = 45 ) and
choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
• You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by
accessing MENU ( = 45 ) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash
Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
• You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen when the
flash is up by pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing
the < n> button.