Panasonic DMC-GF1K operating instructions Adjust the flash output, Applicable modes

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.

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

•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.

•The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

•When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.

•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.

•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P164 for the external flash.

Adjust the flash output

Applicable modes:

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.

Select [FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)

Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET].

•You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.

•You can also use the rear dial to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when the flash level is adjusted.

•The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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