Taking Pictures using the Flash

Recording

Applicable modes:

ATo open the flash

B To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.

Note

•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will pop out.

•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Applicable modes:

Set the flash to match the recording.

•Open the flash.

1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)

2Touch the item.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Item	Description of settings
‰: Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

:• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

Forced ON/Red-Eye

Reduction

	When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature
: Slow Sync.	will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
:	landscape will appear brighter.
:	• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
Slow Sync./	background.
Red-Eye Reduction	• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
	enhance your photos.

Œ: Forced Flash	The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Œ: Forced Flash	• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash
OFF	is not permitted.
	• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.

The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is

longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

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DMC-GF5 specifications

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Panasonic DMC-GF5 Taking Pictures using the Flash, Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Models: DMC-GF5