Slow Synchro

Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.

●● In [] mode, 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 secure the camera (=90).

●● In [] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.

Off

For shooting without the flash.

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

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

 Still Images   Movies

Just as with regular exposure compensation (=72), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

●●Raise the flash, press the [ ] button and

immediately turn the [] dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the [] button.

●●The correction level you specified is now displayed.

●● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing MENU (=30) and choosing [] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off].

●● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU (=30) and choosing [] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].

●● You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen

(=30) as follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted).

--When the flash is up, press the [] button and immediately

press the [] button.

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

 

 

2

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

 

 

3

Other Shooting Modes

 

 

4

P Mode

 

 

5

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

 

 

6

Playback Mode

 

 

7

Wi-Fi Functions

 

 

8

Setting Menu

 

 

9

Accessories

 

 

10

Appendix

Index

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