136Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

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the Using Flash

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 sec. 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 sec. when lens other than DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.

Using the Flash in c(Aperture Priority) Mode

•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.

•The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.

•The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.58) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

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

Using Slow-Speed-Sync

You can use slow-speed-sync in .(Night Scene Portrait) or 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 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.