Shooting
2
84
EN
Using a flash
(
Flash photography)
The flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
Flash pop-up button
2
Press the
#
(
I
) button.
3
Select an item using
HI
,
and then 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. 85)
#
Fill In
The flash fires.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between that
selected for [
#
#
X-Sync.]
G
Custom Menu
b
.
0
Redeye
The flash fires so that the red-eye phenomenon is
reduced.
$
Flash Off
The flash does not fire.
1
Red-Eye Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain/Red-eye
reduction flash)
The slow synchronization is combined with the red-eye
reduction flash.
2
Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
The flash fires with slow shutter speeds to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
M
Slow2
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The flash fires immediately before the
shutter closes to create trails of light
behind moving light sources.
3
,
4
etc.
Manual Value
For users who prefer manual operation. Press the
INFO
button and use
FG
to adjust flash output.
• In [
0
(Redeye)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [
0
(Redeye)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
•
When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 seconds or slower. When shooting a
subject against a bright background with the flash, the background may be overexposed.
•
The flash sync speed for the silent mode (P. 88) is 1/20
seconds or less.
Optional Flash Units
When using optional flash units, be sure the built-in flash has been securely restored to its
housing.