Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture
mode.
1
Press the four-way controller (
4
) in standby mode.
The Flash Mode setting screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
45
)
to select a flash mode, and press
the
4
button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
I
k
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges the flash immediately before closing
the shutter. Captures moving objects as if they are
leaving a light trail behind them.
r
Wireless Mode
You can synchronize an optional external flash
without using a sync cord. (p.257)
Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode
n
/
H
C
/
i
/
E
/
F
/
r
e
/
K
/
c
E
/
F
/
G
/
H
/
I
/
r
b
/
L
/
a
/
p
E
/
F
/
k
/
r
The flash does not discharge in the following capture modes:
•
C
mode
•
K
(Sunset) or
d
(Blue Sky) of
n
mode
•
K
(Sunset),
d
(Blue Sky),
A
(Night Scene),
Z
(Night Scene HDR),
y
(Backlight Silhouette),
U
(Candlelight),
n
(Stage Lighting) or
E
(Museum) of
H
mode
Slow-speed Sync and Trailing Curtain Sync slow down the shutter speed.
To avoid camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or use
a tripod.
Flash Mode Function
Cancel Cancel
MENU
Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash Discharge
OK OK
OK
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