Ricoh GX200 manual Using the Flash, Flash Modes

Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch outward 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 at the time of purchase is [Auto].

In addition, you can select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] (right after the exposure starts) or [2ndCurtain] (right before the exposure finishes). The default setting at the time of purchase is [1stCurtain]. (GP.126)

Flash Range for When the Flash Mode is Set to [Auto] (for when the ISO Setting is set to [Auto] or [ISO 400] GP.146)

Wide-Angle			Approx. 20 cm to 5.0 m (from the front of the lens)
Telephoto			Approx. 15 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens)
Flash Modes
		Flash Off		The flash will not fire.
		Auto		The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly
	AUTO
				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.
		Manual Flash		The flash amount can be set using the shooting menu.
				The flash amount can be set at [Full] or [1/1.4], [1/2],
				[1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32] of
				the maximum amount. (GP.125)
				In scene mode, this function is only available when
				[Zoom Macro] is set.

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

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