SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING

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Purpose

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

To set

With the Metered Manual Mode set

1.Turn the flash on.

2.Set the camera’s exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode.

3.Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/60 of second) and aperture combina- tion for a correct exposure.

4.Release the shutter.

To set

With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set

1.Set the camera’s exposure mode to the Shutter-Priority AE Mode.

2.Set the desired shutter speed.

•If the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct exposure will not be obtained for the background. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops.

3.Turn the flash on.

4.Take the picture.

•If the power is on before the desired shutter speed is selected, the proper exposure for the back- ground will not be obtained. Be sure to select the shutter speed before the flash is turned on.

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

OPERATIONS ADVANCED