Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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Using the Built-in Flash
Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set.
The shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 sec.
to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter
speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use).
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
You can use Slow-speed Sync in
.
(Night Scene Portrait) of
H
mode
or
b
,
L
or
a
mode when shooting portraits with the sunset in the
background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
G
and
H
can be used in
e
,
K
or
c
mode.
1
Set the mode dial to
e
,
K
or
c
.
2
Press the
E
button.
The built-in flash pops up.
3
Set the flash mode to
G
or
H
.
The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the background.
4
Take a picture.
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in
b
Mode
Using the Flash in
c
Mode
Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash
Using
e
/
K
/
c
Mode
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