Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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Using the Built-in Flash
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure 
reading for any part of a subject.
1
Check that the <D> icon is lit.
 
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 <D> icon is lit.
2
Focus the subject.
 
Press the shutter button halfway. Keep 
pressing the shutter button halfway until step 4.
3
Press the <A> button. 
(8)
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <A> 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 <d> will light.
 
Each time you press the <A> 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 
<D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.