User's Manual

6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
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Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
¢ Set [Flash] to the following settings:
– [Wireless]: [OFF]
– [Firing Mode]: [TTL]
• In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( ), [ ] or [Œ] can be set.
Refer to page 67 for information about flash settings during Intelligent Auto Mode ( or ).
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure
Mode.
• In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified
scene.
[Flash Mode]
> [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
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(Forced Flash On)
(Forced On/Red-Eye)
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The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
light.
(Slow Sync.)
(Slow Sync./
Red-Eye)
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When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated.
Dark background landscape will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a
tripod can enhance your photos.
Π(Forced Flash Off) The flash is not fire.
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
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1/60
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to 1/200 1 to 1/200
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