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Flash shooting
3
3
The built-in
fl
ash can be set manually as required
.
The built-in
fl
ash can be used
for
fl
ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
Using a
fl
ash (
fl
ash photography)
1
Slide the
fl
ash switch to raise the
fl
ash.
2
Press the
#
button (
I
) to display options.
3
Use
HI
to choose a
fl
ash mode and press
Q
.
The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode.
g
“Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 104)
AUTO
Auto
fl
ash
The
fl
ash
fi
res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in
fl
ash
The
fl
ash
fi
res regardless of the light conditions.
$
Flash off
The
fl
ash does not
fi
re.
*1
!
/
H
Red-eye reduction
fl
ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon. In
S
and
M
mode, the
fl
ash
always
fi
res.
#
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
!
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction
fl
ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#
SLOW2/
2nd
CURTAIN
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The
fl
ash
fi
res just before the
shutter closes to create trails
of light behind moving light
sources.
#
FULL
Manual (FULL)
*2
For users who prefer manual operation. Flash
output is expressed as a fraction of full power:
1/4, 1/16, or 1/64.
#
1/4
Manual (1/4)
*2
#
1/16
Manual (1/16)
*2
#
1/64
Manual (1/64)
*2
*1 Both the built-in
fl
ash and optional external
fl
ash units turn off.
*2 Built-in
fl
ash only.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
#
Caution
In [
!
/
H
(Red-eye reduction
fl
ash)], after the pre-
fl
ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
[
!
/
H
(Red-eye reduction
fl
ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
When the
fl
ash
fi
res, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the
fi
ll-in
fl
ash, the background may be
overexposed.
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Flash shooting