62 EN
Shooting
2
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Rotate the
ON/OFF
lever to
#
UP
to raise the fl ash.
ON/OFF
lever
2
Press the
Q
button and select fl ash mode.
250
250 F5.6
P
i
Flash Mode
NORM
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
WB
AUTO
4:3
0.0
0.0
01:02:03
01:02:03
1023
1023
AEL/AFL
U
Flash mode
3
Select an item using the front 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. 63)
AUTO
Auto fl ash
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the light conditions.
$
Flash off
The fl ash does not fi re.
!
/
#
!
Red-eye reduction fl ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon. In
S
and
M
modes, the fl ash
always fi res.
#
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit
backgrounds.
!
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction fl ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#
SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The fl ash fi res just before the
shutter closes to create trails
of light behind moving light
sources.
#
FULL
,
#
1/4
etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. If you
press the
INFO
button, you can use the dial to
adjust the fl ash level.
Cautions
• In [
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
