Pentax ZX-M - Slow Shutter Speed Sync Shooting

8 SLOW SHUTTER SPEED SYNC SHOOTING
Purpose:
It is possible to balance the exposure of a fore¬
ground subject against a dimly-lit background by
using the flash to properly expose the foreground
subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low
light background.
In the Metered Manual Mode
1. Attach the flash unit to the camera.
2. Set the camera’s exposure mode to the
Metered Manual Mode.
3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower
than 1/100 of second) and aperture combina¬
tion for a correct exposure.
4. Focus the subject and release the shutter.
In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
1. W i th the power switch of the flash unit off
position, attach the flash unit to the camera.
2. Set the camera’s exposure mode to the
Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
3. Set the desired shutter speed. If a shutter
speed over 1/100 is selected, the camera will
automatically re-set the shutter to a maxi¬
mum speed of 1/100.
Note:
If the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct
exposure will not be obtained for the background.
Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops.
4. Turn the flash on.
Note:
If the power is on before the flash unit is attached to
the camera, correct exposure will not be obtained
for the background.
5. Take a picture.
Note:
In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent camera shake.
ADVANCED
OPERATIONS