Panasonic DMCGX1XS, DMC-GX1 Switching to the appropriate flash setting, Applicable modes

Recording

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

•Open the flash.

1Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P62)

2Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].

• 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.
	• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the
OFF	flash 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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