FujiFilm FinePix S3 SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES

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Advanced Photography

Can be used in all exposure modes. In the “P” and

“A” exposure modes, a slow shutter speed is used.

The flash fires just before the shutter closes. This

mode is effective in capturing the subject's

movement as a flow of light in a way that looks

natural.

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Rear Synchro cannot be used with a studio flash system

since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained.

ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE

Can be used in all exposure modes.

The red-eye reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec.

before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye

effect in photos of people or animals.

as RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE

Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.

This mode combines red-eye reduction with a slow

shutter speed.

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When a Nikon SB-80DX SB-28/28DX, SB-27 or SB-26 flash

unit is used, the red-eye reduction lamp on the external flash

fires.

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Take care to ensure that the camera and the subjects

(people) in the shot do not move until the shutter is released.

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Depending on the type of lens mounted, the light from the

red-eye reduction lamp may not reach the person, in which

case the effect of the red-eye reduction lamp is lost.

asg RED-EYE REDUCTION

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

■Shutter Speeds

The synchronized shutter speed is 1/180 sec.

The shutter speeds that can be set vary depending on the combination of synchro mode and

exposure mode, as shown below.

Exposure mode

Synchro mode

ZFront Synchro

P or A S M

1/180 to 1/60 sec.

(automatically set by the camera✽1)1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and

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XSlow Synchro 1/180 to 30 sec.

(automatically set by the camera✽2)––

CRear Synchro

Automatically set to Slow Synchro.

1/180 to 30 sec.

(automatically set by the camera✽1✽2)

1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and

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VRed-eye Reduction 1/180 to 1/60 sec.

(automatically set by the camera) 1/180 to 30 sec. 1/180 to 30 sec. and

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BRed-eye Reduction

Slow Synchro

1/180 to 30 sec.

(automatically set by the camera✽2)––

✽1 When a Nikon SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 flash unit is used, the synchro selector on the external flash unit sets the

shutter speed.

✽2 Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake.

SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect.

Front Synchro Red-eye

Reduction

Red-eye Reduction

Slow Synchro

Slow Synchro Rear Synchro

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When some exposure mode and synchro mode combinations are selected, the synchro mode may be automatically

changed subsequently.

Exposure

mode

Por A

Synchro mode Display during

selection

Display after

selection Operation

Rear Synchro Automatically set to Slow

Synchro.

Sor M

Red-eye Reduction Slow

Synchro

Slow Synchro

Slow Synchro is cancelled

(shutter speed not changed).

Can be used in all exposure modes.

Select this mode for normal flash photography.

aFRONT SYNCHRO MODE

Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.

Because this mode uses a slow shutter speed, it

captures the background while at the same time

firing the flash to produce a shot that captures the

atmosphere of a twilight or nighttime scene.

ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

1Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the

flash.

2Hold down the “v” button.

3Turn the Main-command dial to select the

synchro mode.

The icon shown on the top display panel changes

as shown below.

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When you are not using the flash, always keep it stowed

away to prevent battery depletion.