36Reference—Flash Sync ModeFlash Sync ModeChoose a flash sync mode according to shootingconditions. The current flash mode is displayed inthe control panel as shown below. is displayedwhen the flash is off.Controls used: button + command dialThe flash sync modes available depend on the mode currently selected withthe mode dial.Auto+red-eyereduction, , ,AutoOff OffAuto slow syncAuto slowsync+red-eyereductionUse for portraits. AF-assist lamp lightsbefore flash fires, reducing “red-eye.”: Red-eye reductionFlash fires just before shutter closes, cre-ating stream of light effect behind moving subjects. If this icon isnot displayed, flash will fire immediately after shutter opens.REAR: Rear-curtain syncWhen lighting is poor or subject is back lit,flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button ispressed halfway and fires as required. If this icon is not dis-played, flash will only pop up when button is pressed.AUTO: Auto flashShutter speed slows automatically to capturebackground lighting at night or under low light.SLOW: Slow syncP, AFill fl ashRed-eyereductionRearcurtain+slowsync *Slow sync+red-eyereduction Slow sync* SLOW is displayed after command dial is released.Red-eyereductionS, MFill fl ashRear-curtainsync
