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EN
Basic operations
2
Using a
fl
ash (
fl
ash photography)
The
fl
ash can be set manually as required. The
fl
ash can be used for
fl
ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Attach the
fl
ash unit and raise the
fl
ash
head.
•
g
“Attaching the
fl
ash unit” (P. 14)
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. 34)
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.
!
/
#
!
Red-eye reduction
fl
ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon. In
S
and
M
modes, 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
,
#
1/4
etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. If
you press the
INFO
button, you can use the
dial to adjust the
fl
ash level.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
#
Cautions
• In [
!
/
#!
(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.
• [
!
/
#!
(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 1/250 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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