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You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3-
stop increments.
Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to
obtain a correct flash exposure. Setting the camera’s shooting mode to
or is recommended.

1

Press the <D> button so
that <
q> is displayed.

2

Set the flash output.

Press the <8> button.

X

The flash output blinks.

Press the <9> button to set the
flash output, then press the <8>
button.

Press the shutter button halfway to
see the effective flash range
displayed.

The manual flash output value will change as shown below when the
flash output is decreased or increased.

q

: Manual Flash

Flash Output Display

(Example)

Figures for decreased flash output

1/1

1/1 -0.3

1/1 -0.7

1/2

1/2 -0.3

1/2 -0.7

1/4

•••

1/2 +0.7

1/2 +0.3

1/4 +0.7

1/4 +0.3

•••

← Figures for increased flash output

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