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Basic photography
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Using a flash (flash photography)
1
Press the # button (I) to display options.
2
Use HI to choose a flash mode and press Q.
• When the flash is lowered and closed by hand, the camera selects [$](Flash off). When
using flash, press the # button (I) and change a flash mode.
AUTO
Auto flash
The flash fires automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
!
Red-eye reduction flash
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
#
Fill-in flash
The flash fires regardless of the light
conditions.
$
Flash off The flash does not fire.
!*
1
SLOW
Slow synchronization/
Red-eye reduction flash
Combines slow synchronization with red-
eye reduction.
# RC*
2
Remote Control
An Olympus Wireless RC Flash System
compatible flash is used for taking pictures.
# SLV*
2
Slave
The commercially-available slave flash that
is synchronized with the camera flash is
used for taking pictures. The flash intensity
setting can be adjusted.
#SLOW*
1
Slow synchronization
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
#FULL,
#1/4, etc.
Manual For users who prefer manual operation.
*1 Mode P and A only.
*2 Wireless flash photography is available only when [Remote Flash] (P. 75) is selected.
3
Press the shutter button all the way.
# Cautions
• In [!](Red-eye reduction flash), after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the
shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [!](Red-eye reduction flash) may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
• AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.
Minimum Flash Range
The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera, causing vignetting, or
be too bright even at minimum output.
• To prevent photographs from being overexposed, select mode A or M and choose a
high f-number, or reduce ISO sensitivity.
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