Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

 Still Images   Movies

You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 135).

1 Lift the flash.

2 Configure the setting.

●●Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the [] button.

●●The option you configured is now displayed.

●● The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [] button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance.

●● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.

Auto

Fires automatically in low-light conditions.

On

Fires for each shot.

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 (=70).

●● 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.

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, and M Mode

6 Playback Mode

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

9 Appendix

Index

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