=X= Locking the Flash E×posure _If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject mayturn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. This iswhen you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash exposure forthe subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) andshoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.* FE stands for Flash Exposure.1Spot metering circlePress the < { > button._+ The built-in flash will rise._ Press the shutter button halfway andlook in the viewfinder to check thatthe <_> icon is lit.Focus the subject.Press the <_> button. (_16)_ Aim the spot metering circle over thesubject, then press the <--X=> button._y,,The flash will fire a preflash and therequired flash output is calculatedand retained in memory._y,,In the viewfinder, "FEL" is displayedfor a moment and <{_> will light up._ Each time you press the < =X--> button, apreflash is fired andthe required flash outputis calculatedand retained in memory._ Take the picture._ Compose the shot and press theshutter button completely._, The flash is fired when the picture istaken._ if the SUbiect is to0 far away and beyond the effective iange of the flash,the < _ > icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 41® FE lock cannot be used during Live View shooting.124