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Basic operations
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Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Attach the fl ash to the camera and raise
the light-emitting unit.
• g [Attaching the fl ash unit] (P. 15)
2
Press the Q button and select fl ash mode.
WB
AUTO
WBWBWB
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
Flash Auto
AUTOAUTO
ISO
AUTO
ISOISOISO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
RR
S-AFS-AF
ii
250250 F5.6
i
NORM
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
WB
AUTO
4:3
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Flash Mode
When shooting using the
viewfi nder
When shooting using live
view
Flash mode
3
Select a setting using the rear dial and press the Q button.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode. g [Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode] (P. 53)
AUTO Auto fl ash
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in fl ash The fl ash fi res regardless of the light conditions.
$
Flash off The fl ash does not fi re.
!/
#!
Red-eye reduction fl ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon. In S and M modes, the fl ash
always fi res.
#SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit
backgrounds.
!SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction fl ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The fl ash fi res just before the
shutter closes to create trails
of light behind moving light
sources.
#FULL,
#1/4 etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. If you
press the INFO button, you can use the dial to
adjust the fl ash level.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
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