Panasonic DMC-GM1 203, Changing Flash Mode, Set the built-in flash to match the recording

9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Changing Flash Mode

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

1Select the menu. (P37)

[MENU] > [Rec] > [Flash]

2Press 3/4 to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET].

3Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

	([Forced Flash On])	The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
‰	([Forced On/	conditions.
	Red-Eye])	• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
		light.
		When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this
		feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark
	([Slow Sync.])	background landscape will appear brighter.
	([Slow Sync./	• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
	Red-Eye])	background.

•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can enhance your photos.

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.

•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.

∫Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‰

1/50th¢

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

1 to 1/16000th

Œ60 to 1/16000th

¢This becomes 60 seconds to 1/50th of a second in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.

•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a second.

•In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

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