Panasonic DMCGH4KBODY Flash Taking pictures by using the flash, 180, Forcing the flash off Œ

7. Flash

Taking pictures by using the flash

Applicable modes:

Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash.

A To open the flash

Turn the camera on, and press the flash open button.

BTo close the flash

Push the top part of the built-in flash from directly above.

•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.

•Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is not in use.

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

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

Forcing the flash off ([Œ])

When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash will not fire.

•Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.

Using the flash skillfully

•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close.

If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P186) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.

•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

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