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Basic operations
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Using a ash ( ash photography)
The ash can be set manually as required. The ash can be used for ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Attach the ash unit and raise the ash
head.
•
g
“Attaching the ash unit” (P. 14)
2
Press the
#
button (
I
) to display options.
3
Use
HI
to choose a 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. 34)
AUTO
Auto ash
The ash res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in ash
The ash res regardless of the light conditions.
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Flash off
The ash does not re.
!
/
#
!
Red-eye reduction ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon. In
S
and
M
modes, the ash
always res.
#
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit
backgrounds.
!
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#
SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The ash res just before
the shutter closes to
create trails of light behind
moving light sources.
#
FULL
,
#
1/4
etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. If you
press the
INFO
button, you can use the dial to
adjust the ash level.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
#
Cautions
• In [
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction ash)], after the pre- ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
• When the ash res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the ll-in ash, the background may be
overexposed.
