* FE lock
FE (Flash Exposure) lock obtains the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene
FE Lock works in Creative Zone modes only
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Check that the 420EX's pilot lamp is lit
- The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock work with either mode
Focus the subject
- Focus at the point where you want to lock the flash exposure
Aim the center focusing point where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the <*> button
- The <*> icon lights in the viewfinder
- The Speedlite fires a preflash and stores and locks the flash exposure reading in memory
- In the viewfinder, the focusing point achieving FE lock flashes in red
- Below the viewfinder, the display shown in (1) appears for 0.5sec. followed by the display shown by (2)
- Each time you press the <*> button, a preflash fires and the flash exposure reading is locked
Take the picture
- Compose the shot and take the picture
- Normally, use the center focusing point for FE lock
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