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Pentax K-30
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Basic Operations
3
Using the Built-in Flash
Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m
to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of
light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance
varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting.
(p.238)
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture
conditions. Refer to “Lens and Built-in Flash” (p.257) for details.
The built-in flash always fully discharges when using a lens without an s
(Auto) position.
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an
external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.235).
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode Function
C
Auto Flash
Discharge
Automatically measures the ambient light and
determines whether to use the flash.
i
Auto Flash+
Red-eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the automatic flash.
E
Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.
F
Flash On+
Red-eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash.
G
Slow-speed Sync
Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the
brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with
the sunset in the background, both the person and
the background are captured beautifully. (p.236)
H
Slow-speed Sync+
Red-eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
I
k
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges the flash immediately before closing the
shutter. Captures moving objects as if they were
leaving a trail behind.
r
Wireless Mode
You can synchronize an optional external flash
without using a sync cord.
(p.242)
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