Olympus E-PL2 - Flash Shooting; Using the Built-in Flash Modes

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Flash shooting
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The built-in fl ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used
for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
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. 104)
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.
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Flash off The fl ash does not fi re.
*1
!/H
Red-eye reduction
fl ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon. In S and M mode, 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 Manual (FULL)
*2
For users who prefer manual operation. Flash
output is expressed as a fraction of full power:
1/4, 1/16, or 1/64.
#1/4 Manual (1/4)
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#1/16 Manual (1/16)
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#1/64 Manual (1/64)
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*1 Both the built-in fl ash and optional external fl ash units turn off.
*2 Built-in fl ash only.
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
# Caution
In [!/H(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
[!/H(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
When the fl ash fi res, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the fi ll-in fl ash, the background may be
overexposed.
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Flash shooting