Ricoh GX100VF manual Using the Flash, Flash Modes

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is not open.

With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. The default setting is [AUTO] when the flash is open. From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 5.0 m (7.9 in. to 16.4 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.15 to 3.0 m (5.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) (Telephoto) when the ISO setting is set to [AUTO].

Flash Modes

FLASH OFF	The flash will not fire.
AUTO	The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit
	or backlit.
RED-EYE FLASH	Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s
	eyes appear red in pictures.
FLASH ON	The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
FLASH SYNCHRO.	The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is
	useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape.
	Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is
	recommended.
SOFT FLASH	Reduces the amount of light fired by the flash. This is
	useful when using macro shooting to shoot close-ups.

1 Slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside to raise the flash cover.

2 Turn the mode dial to 5.

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