168Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

Using the Flash in b(Shutter Priority) Mode

•When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect.

•Any desired shutter speed 1/180 seconds or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.

•The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness.

•The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.

 

Using the Flash in c(Aperture Priority) Mode

 

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• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you

want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.

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• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.

• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 seconds

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to a slow shutter speed (p.64) that reduces camera shake. The

slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

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• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other than

DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F is used.

 

Using the Slow-Speed Sync

You can use slow-speed-sync in b(Shutter Priority) mode when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.

•Slow-speed Sync shooting slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.

•Slow-speed Sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.