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How to set Flash Exposure Lock (FEL) on the 320EX Speedlite

Article ID: ART111070 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

How to set Flash Exposure Lock (FEL) on the flash.

Solution

FE Lock*

FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene. With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, press the camera's <> button to enable FE lock. On some cameras, press the <M-Fn> or <FEL> button .

1 Focus the subject.

2 Press the <> button.

  • Aim the center of the viewfinder over the subject and press the <> button.
  • The Speedlite fires a preflash, and the required flash output is retained in memory.
  • "FEL" will be displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 0.5 sec.
  • Each time you press the < > button, a preflash will be fired and a new flash exposure reading will be locked.

3 Take the picture.

  • Compose the picture and press the shutter button completely.
  • The flash fires when the picture is taken
  • If the subject is too far away and underexposure may result. the < > icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and perform FE lock again. You can also increase the ISO speed and perform FE lock again when using a digital camera.
  • If the target subject is too small in the viewfinder. the FE lock might not be very effective.

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