Canon EOS 80D - Manual (Page 232)

D Using the Built-in Flash
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FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash
exposure for the desired part of the image.
1
Press the <D> button.
 The built-in flash will be raised.
 Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the icon is lit.
2
Focus on the subject.
3
Press the <A> button (
8
) .
 Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the button.
 The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
 In the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed
for a moment and will light up.
 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.
 The flash is fired, and the picture is
taken.
A FE LockN
 If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash,
the icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
 FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting.