Changing Flash Modes
This section explains how to change the flash mode. Switch the flash mode to meet your photographic needs.
■Flash Modes
The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the flash mode:
Flash Off Mode | Auto Flash Mode | Forced Flash Mode | Slow Synchro Mode |
1 2 | 1 2 | 1 2 | 1 2 |
1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N | 1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N | 1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N | 1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N |
*The factory default setting is flash off mode.
●Flash off mode
The flash will not fire, even in dark places. Use this mode in places where flash photography is prohibited and in bright indoor settings.
●Auto Flash mode
The flash will fire automatically in dark places and where there is backlighting.
●Forced Flash mode
Backlighting and strong light can produce dark shadows in photographs of the faces of subjects. Use this mode in such situations. The flash will always fire, regardless of the brightness.
●Slow synchro mode
The flash can be fired to illuminate the subject while a slow shutter speed correctly exposes the background. Use at indoor parties, etc., to clearly photograph the subjects while avoiding a dark background.
Effective Range of the Flash
When you shoot with the flash activated, the flash has an effective range of about 0.4 to 3.0 m (1.3 ft to 9.9 ft) for the telephoto setting and 0.4 to 3.4 m (1.3 ft to 11.2 ft) for the
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