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Flash off (
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The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where
flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when
shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash.
Slow synchronization (
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SLOW1/
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SLOW2/
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SLOW)
The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when
shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent
camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter
speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization flash allows both
a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter
speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod, otherwise
camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. The factory default setting
is [
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SLOW1]. You can change the setting.
“Slow synchronization” (P. 51)
1st curtain (front curtain)
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SLOW1
Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires.
Note
• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when
in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your
pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
