751235678910Before UseCommon CameraOperationsCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesPlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBasic GuideTv, Av, and MMode4 P ModeAdvanced GuideCoverFlashStill ImagesChanging the Flash ModeYou can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details onthe flash range, see “Flash Range” (=176).1 Raise the flash.zz Move the <h> switch.2 Configure the setting.zz Press the <r> button, choose a flashmode (either press the <q><r> buttonsor turn the <7> dial), and then press the<m> button.zz The option you configured is nowdisplayed.• The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <r> buttonwhen the flash is lowered. Move the <h> switch to raise the flash,then configure the setting.[ ] AutoFires automatically in low-light conditions.[h] OnFires for each shot.[Z] Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at aslower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.• In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measuresto keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you shouldset [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to securethe camera (=78).• In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subjectdoes not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.[!] OffFor shooting without the flash.• If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutterbutton halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripodor take other measures to keep it still.
