SIGMA SD1 - Manual (Page 76)

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FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
It is possible to compensate the flash
output level without changing the
background’s exposure.
While pressing the button, turn the A-dial
( ) or S-dial ( ) to set the compensation
amount.
z
mark and “0.0” will be displayed in the
color LCD monitor and viewfinder display
when you initially press the
button.
“+” indicates over exposure “-” indicates
underexposure.
z Exposure compensation can then be set in 1/3 increments from +3.0 to –3.0
stops.
z mark will be displayed on the viewfinder display after setting the
compensation amount has been set. The compensation amount will not be
displayed. The exposure amount can be confirmed by pressing the
button.
z It is possible to use the camera for flash exposure compensation of the
external flashgun. If the setting is done by both camera and flashgun, then the
camera’s setting will have priority over the flash’s setting.
WARNING!!
•
Once you set the flash Exposure Compensation, the camera will continuously
hold this mode, until the compensation amount is reset to 0.0 value.
Combination of Exposure Compensation and Flash Exposure Compensation
It is possible to make adjustments by using the exposure compensation together
with the flash exposure compensation, such as making the background brighter
and preventing unwanted flash reflections from the subject.
For instance, set the exposure compensation to +2 and the flash exposure
compensation to –2, and the background exposure will be 2 stops over exposed
and the flash exposure be 0 (appropriate).
z If exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation are set, will
be displayed in the viewfinder display, only the exposure compensation amount
will be displayed.