174Flash 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 of 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 a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens is used.

Using the Flash in c(Aperture Priority) Mode

•You can set the desired aperture value 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.68) 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 a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.

Using the Slow-speed Sync

You can use Slow-speed Sync in .(Night Scene Portrait) of Picture mode 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.