Shooting
2
71
EN
Using a
fl
ash ( Flash photography)
The
fl
ash can be used for
fl
ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Press the
fl
ash pop-up button to raise the
fl
ash.
Flash pop-up button
2
Press the
#
(
I
) button.
3
Select an item using the control dial and press the
Q
button.
• 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. 72)
#
Fill In
The
fl
ash
fi
res.
0
Redeye
The
fl
ash
fi
res so that the red-eye phenomenon is
reduced.
$
Flash Off
The
fl
ash does not
fi
re.
1
Red-Eye Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain/Red-eye
reduction
fl
ash)
The slow synchronization is combined with the red-eye
reduction
fl
ash.
2
Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
The
fl
ash
fi
res with slow shutter speeds to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
M
Slow2
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The
fl
ash
fi
res immediately before the
shutter closes to create trails of light
behind moving light sources.
3
,
4
etc.
Manual Value
For users who prefer manual operation. Press the
INFO
button and use
FG
to adjust
fl
ash output.
• In [
0
(Redeye)], after the pre-
fl
ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [
0
(Redeye)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
• When the
fl
ash
fi
res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 seconds or slower. When shooting a
subject against a bright background with the
fl
ash, the background may be overexposed.
Optional Flash Units
When using optional
fl
ash units, be sure the built-in
fl
ash has been securely restored to its
housing.
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