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Otherwise it will output enough flash power to illuminate the scene
correctly if the subject is within the camera’s flash range of 30cm to
13.5metres (with auto ISO set).
When in any other camera mode (PASM) it is possible to control some of
the parameters used for flash photography.
A Auto, flash will fire if the subject brightness dictates it.
A Auto red eye reduction, fires pre-flash to reduce red eyes.
Forces flash on, flash will fire irrespective of subject brightness.
S Slow sync speed red eye reduction. This allows darker
backgrounds to have a brighter exposure by extending the shutter speed
prior to the flash firing. It employs red eye reduction as well.
Forced Flash Off. Flash will not fire – it is not a menu option, you simply
close the flash head.
A cautionary word about using the in-built flash of the FZ200. The lens
hood will cause a dark shadow to appear on the lower part of your image
if you are shooting at a wide angle setting. You should remove the lens
hood when using flash to prevent this from happening.
Flash power can be increased or decreased by 2EV to compensate for
any under or over exposure. This adjustment is found in the set up menu
on page 5 of the REC Setup menu under Flash Power.
The flash is synchronised from 1/60 to 1/4000 second.
By using the hot shoe of the camera external flash units can be used
when greater control of the lighting effects is required.
As with all on-camera flashes they produce a very distinct shadow
behind the subject and very unflattering lighting, diffuser material such as
paper tissue can be used to softening effect for the flash.
Wrap around the flash head and secure with an elastic band or adhesive
tape.
If you can shape the diffuser into a curve, thus allowing a little separation
between the flash and the diffuser the results are even better as the
point light source is spread out via the diffuser material.
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