Recording pictures (basic)

Adjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press 3 several times until

[ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.

FLASH

SELECTEXIT

You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

The determined flash output is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or

[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P58), you cannot adjust the flash output.

If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when you use the flash. (except when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ]) To avoid noise, decrease the ISO sensitivity.

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P58), flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ].

In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in

scene mode (P58), the flash mode is fixed

to the Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened.

Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity when using the flash.

If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may appear distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting.

Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the card access lamp disappears.

When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.

When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.

Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically

adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the photo flash

is insufficient.

When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P75)

Refer to P70 for the ISO sensitivity.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP operating instructions Adjusting flash output

DMC-FZ20PP specifications

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