Flash

Still Images

Changing the Flash Mode

You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.

zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the <m> button.

XXThe option you configured is now displayed.

[] Auto

The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions.

[h] On

You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=104).

[Z] 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.

• Even 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.

[!] Off

For shooting without the flash.

• If a flashing [] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

Still Images

Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock (=49), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.

1Set the flash to [h] (=56).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 <r> button.

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

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

3 Compose 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

Setting Menu

7

Accessories

8

Appendix

Index

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