Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual

• Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.
• Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure 

shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 91).

Note
• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.

When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light 
alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change 
the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range.

MENU button t  

t [Flash compens.] t Select the 

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

Notes
• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.
• If you have adjusted the flash level, 

 appears in the viewfinder when the built-in 

flash is pulled up. When you adjust it, be careful not to forget to reset the value.

• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light, if 

the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the 
lower flash effect may not be visible.

Exposure compensation and flash compensation
Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when 
[AUTO] is selected) to perform the compensation. If the flash is used, the amount of 
flash light is also changed.
However, flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light.

Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)