3Setting the Flash

[Flash sync. speed in Av mode]

You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode.

: Auto

The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible.

: 1/250-1/60 sec. auto

Prevents a slow shutter speed from being set in low-light conditions. It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash, the background may come out dark.

: 1/250 sec. (fixed)

The flash-sync speed is fixed at 1/250 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [1/250-1/60 sec. auto]. However, in low light, the subject’s background will come out darker than with [1/250-1/60 sec. auto].

If [1/250-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/250 sec. (fixed)] is set, high-speed sync is not possible in the <f> mode.

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