Olympus E-M10 Mark IV - Using a Flash (Flash Photography)

Shooting
2
75 EN
Using a ash (Flash photography)
The ash can be used for ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Rotate the ON/OFF lever to #UP to raise the ash.
ON/OFF lever
2
Press the # (I) button.
3
Select an item using the front 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. 76)
#
Fill In
The ash res.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between that
selected for [#Slow Limit] (P. 135) and [#X-Sync.]
(P. 135) in G Custom Menu b.
0
Redeye
The ash res so that the red-eye phenomenon is
reduced.
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Flash Off The ash does not re.
1
Red-Eye Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain/Red-eye
reduction ash)
The slow synchronization is combined with the red-eye
reduction ash.
2
Slow
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
The ash res with slow shutter speeds to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
M
Slow2
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The ash res immediately before the
shutter closes to create trails of light
behind moving light sources.
3
,
4
etc.
Manual Value
For users who prefer manual operation. Press the
INFO button and use FG to adjust ash output.
• In [0 (Redeye)], after the pre-ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [0 (Redeye)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
• When the ash res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 seconds or slower. When shooting a
subject against a bright background with the ash, the background may be overexposed.
• The ash sync speed for the silent mode (P. 78) is 1/20 seconds or less.
Optional Flash Units
When using optional ash units, be sure the built-in ash has been securely restored to its
housing.