Canon Speedlite User Manual

Page of 116
15
FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure 
for any part of the picture.
With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera’s 
<7> button. If the camera does not have the <7> button, press 
the <P> button.
1
Focus the subject.
2
Press the <7> button. 
(3)
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject and press the <7> button.
X
A preflash will be fired to obtain a 
flash exposure reading for the 
subject.
X
FEL” will be displyed on the LCD 
panel for 0.5 sec.
 
Each time you press the <7> 
button, a preflash will be fired and a 
new flash exposure reading will be 
locked.
7
 FE Lock
 
If the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the <Q> icon 
will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock 
again.
 
If <a> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock will not be 
possible.
 
If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective.
A52_E.book  Page 15  Friday, June 10, 2005  4:40 PM
COP
Y