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FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

It is possible to compensate the flash

output level without changing the

background’s exposure.

While pressing the

button, turn the ”C”-

dial to set the compensation amount.

■ The LCD panel will show 0.0 when you initially press the button.

indicates over exposure

indicates underexposure.

■ Exposure compensation can then be set in 1/3 increments from +3.0 to –3.0

stops.

■ mark will be displayed in the top LCD panel after setting the compensation

amount. Compensation amount will not be displayed. Exposure amount can be

confirmed by pressing the flash exposure amount.

■ It is possible to use the camera for flash exposure compensation of the

external flashgun. If the setting is done by both camera and flashgun, then the

camera’s setting will have priority over the flash’s setting.

WARNING!!

• Once you set the flash Exposure Compensation, the camera will continuously

hold this mode, until the compensation amount is reset to 0.0 value.

Combination of Exposure Compensation and Flash Exposure Compensation

It is possible to make adjustments by using the exposure compensation together

with the flash exposure compensation, such as making the background brighter

and preventing unwanted flash reflections from the subject.

For instance, set the exposure compensation to +2 and the flash exposure

compensation to –2, and the background exposure will be 2 stops over exposed

and the flash exposure be 0 (appropriate).

■ If exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation are set, will

be displayed on the display on the LCD panel, only the exposure

compensation amount will be displayed.

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Sigma SD15 User Manual Page 73