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How to set Flash Exposure Lock (FEL) on the 430EX II Speedlite

Article ID: ART131196 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

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

Solution

FE (Flash Exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for any part of the picture.

With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's <FEL> button. IF the camera does not have the <FEL> button, press the <*> button

Focus on the subject

Press the <FEL> button

  • Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the <FEL> button
  • A preflash will be fired to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject
  • FEL will be displayed on the LD panel for 0.5 sec.
  • Each time you press the <FEL> button, a preflash will be fired and a new flash exposure reading will be locked
  • if the subject is too far away and underexposure will result the icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again
  • IF ETTL is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock will not be possible
  • If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective

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