6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
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Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
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It can be set only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [
] or [
] is
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
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Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(
±
: Available, —: Not available)
Changing Flash Mode
>
[Rec]
>
[Flash]
>
[Flash Mode]
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([Forced Flash
On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
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The flash is activated every time regardless
of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit
or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
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When taking pictures against a dark
background landscape, this feature will slow
the shutter speed when the flash is
activated. Dark background landscape will
appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod
can enhance your photos.
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([Forced Flash
Off])
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.
Recording Mode
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Programme AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
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Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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• In Intelligent Auto Mode (
or
), the flash will be set to [
] or [
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