7. Stabiliser, 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, [‰A] or [Œ] can be set.
• 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.
∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available)
Changing 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.
Œ ([Forced Flash Off])
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use
of flash is not permitted.
Recording Mode ‰ Œ
Programme AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
±±—— ±
• In Intelligent Auto Mode ( or ), the flash will be set to [ ] or [Œ].