dSetting the Flash | Available Photography modes: a, H, ., 8, s(➝p.40) |
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CSuppressed flash
This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting in Suppressed flash mode in the dark condition.
Any time, flash does not fire.
cSlow synchro,
This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod.
Using nsynchronizes
Using 8selects slow shutter speeds of up to 2 seconds.
In bright scenes, over exposure may occur.
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ZList of available flash modes in each Photography mode
The following table shows the flash modes available for each Photography mode.
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a | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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H | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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. | ✓ |
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s | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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ZEffective flash range (S: AUTO)
Telephoto: approx. 60 cm to 2 m (2.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)
If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range, the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.
Notes on using flash
•If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging
(viewfinder lamp blinking orange), the picture will be taken without the flash (when using AUTO or b).
•The flash charging time may increase when the batteries are low on charge.
•When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging.
•The flash fires several times