Canon eos rebel T2i - Manual (Page 98)

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FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the
subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1
Press the <D> button to pop-up
the built-in flash.
Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the icon is lit.
2
Focus the subject.
3
Press the <A> button. (8)
Aim the spot-metering circle over the
subject, then press the button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed
for a moment and will light.
Each time you press the button,
a preflash is fired and the required
flash output is calculated and retained
in memory.
4
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired to take the picture.
A FE LockN
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the
icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
Spot metering circle
COP
Y