59ENFlash shooting33The flash can be set manually as required. The flash can be used for flashphotography in a variety of shooting conditions.Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)1 Attach the flash unit and raise the flashhead.g “Attaching the flash unit” (P. 7)•2 Press the # button (I) to display options.3 Use HI to choose a flash mode and press Q.The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending onthe shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 104)AUTO Auto fl ash The fl ash fires automatically in low light orbacklight conditions.# Fill-in fl ash The fl ash fires regardless of the lightconditions.$ Flash off The fl ash does not fire.!/#! Red-eye reduction fl ashThis function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. In S and M mode, theflash always fires.#SLOW Slow synchronization(1st curtain)Slow shutter speeds are used to brightendimly-lit backgrounds.!SLOWSlow synchronization(1st curtain)/Red-eyereduction flashCombines slow synchronization with red-eyereduction.#SLOW2/2ndCurtainSlow synchronization(2nd curtain)The fl ash fires just beforethe shutter closes tocreate trails of light behindmoving light sources.#FULL,#1/4 etc. Manual For users who prefer manual operation.4 Press the shutter button all the way.# CautionsIn [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 secondbefore the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.[!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)] may not work effectively under some shootingconditions.When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/160 sec. or slower.When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the backgroundmay be overexposed.••••Flash shooting
