Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Flash Modes
The flash mode can be selected via the [Flash mode] item in the phot
o shooting menu.
The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Option Description Available in
I
[Fill f
lash]
(fr
ont
-curtain sync)
This mode is recommended in most situations.
In modes P and A, shutter speed will
automatically be set to values between ¹⁄₂₀₀s
(or ¹⁄₈₀₀₀s with auto FP high-speed sync) and
¹⁄₆₀s.
b, P, S, A, M
J
[R
ed-eye reduction]
Use for portraits. The flash unit or camera red-
eye reduction lamp will light before the flash
fires, reducing “red-eye”.
The desired results may not be achieved
if the subject or camera moves before
the shutter is released (this setting is not
recommended with moving subjects or in
other situations requiring a quick shutter
response).
b, P, S, A, M
L
[Slow sync]
As for “fill flash”, except that shutter speed
slows aut
omatically to capture background
lighting at night or under low light.
Note that photos may be prone to blurring
due to camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
P, A
K
[Slow sync+ red-eye]
(red-eye reduction
with slow sync)
Use to include background lighting in portraits.
Red-eye reduction is combined with slow
shutter speeds to capture background lighting
at night or under low light.
Note that photos may be prone to blurring
due to camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
P, A
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Flash Modes