Slow-Speed-Sync Mode

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a low light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.

With the Night-scene program mode

1.Set the the mode dial to .

When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.

2.The built-in flash pops up automatically.

3.Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

With the Metered Manual Mode

1.Press the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash.

2.Set the exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode.

3.Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/125 of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure on the LCD panel.

4.Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

MEMO

The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the shutter-priority AE mode set. Confirm that the exposure warning is not appearing in the viewfinder.

In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake.

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BASIC OPERATION

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BASIC OPERATION

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Pentax 57233 manual Slow-Speed-Sync Mode, With the Night-scene program mode Set the the mode dial to