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whether to save all of the shots it takes (OFF), or save only what it thinks is
the best / sharpest one (AUTO). Useful for saving time and not filling up
your memory card.

Again, this function has no effect if Superior Auto chooses Auto HDR or
Handheld Twilight multi-shot modes.

6.25 EXP. COMP. SET

Menu Position MENU  5  Exp.comp.set

What it Does Specifies whether the Exposure Compensation function
affects the flash exposure as well

Recommended Setting Ambient Only

The A77 II offers two different exposure compensation controls: the first
one is through the Exposure Compensation button (Section 10.9), which
adjusts how much ambient light hits the sensor.
The second, flash compensation (Section 5.9), adjusts how much light is
generated from the accessory flash (when attached). These are two
completely different kinds of exposures, and that’s why the A77 II allows
you to control both independently.

But… what if you wanted to control both at once? Then you would set
Exposure Compensation Set to “Ambient&Flash”, and from that time on
changing the exposure compensation would control both the ambient light
and amount of flash.
There has never been a time in my professional career when I had wanted
to adjust both at once… In fact, usually I set the flash to -1 or -1.7 so it
looks more natural when I’m using the flash as a fill. That’s why I
recommend setting this parameter to “Ambient Only”.