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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P87) setting.
¢2 When [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set. (P80)
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1second in the following cases.
–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image
Stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note
•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
•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 the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
•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.
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
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1/30 to 1/1600 1 or 1/8 to 1/1600¢1
1 or 1/4 to 1/1600¢2
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