Flash

Still Images

Activating Flash

You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see Flash Range (=142).

Configure the setting.

zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [h], and then press the <m> button.

XXOnce the setting is complete, [h] is displayed.

Still Images

Shooting with Slow Synchro

With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.

For details on the flash range, see Flash Range (=142).

1Configure the setting.

zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Z], and then press the <m> button.

XXOnce the setting is complete, [Z] is displayed.

2Shoot.

zzEven after the flash fires, ensure that

the main subject does not move until the

shutter sound is finished playing.

Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still

and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (=65).

Still Images

Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock (=55), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.

1Set the flash to [h] (=64).

2 Lock the flash exposure.

zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <o> button.

XXThe flash fires, and when [(] is displayed, the flash output level is retained.

zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the <o> button again. In this case, [(] is no longer displayed.

3Compose the shot and shoot.

FE: Flash Exposure

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Contents:

Basic Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

ModeSmart Auto

3

Other Shooting

Modes

4

P Mode

5 Playback Mode

6

Wi-Fi Functions

7

Setting Menu

8

Accessories

9

Appendix

Index

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