Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Flash Modes
The flash mode can be selected via the [Flash mode] it
em in the photo shooting menu.
The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Option Description Available in
I
[Fill f
lash]
(fr
ont-curtain
sync)
This mode is recommended in most situations. In modes
P and A, shutter speed will automatically be set to
values between ¹⁄₂₀₀s (or ¹⁄₈₀₀₀s with auto FP high-speed
sync) and ¹⁄₆₀s.
P, S, A, M
J
[Red-eye
reduction]
Use for portraits. The flash will fire or the camera red-
eye reduction lamp will light before the photograph is
taken, reducing “red-eye”.
The desired results may not be achieved if the subject
or camera moves before the shutter is released (this
setting is not recommended with moving subjects
or in other situations requiring a quick shutter
response).
P, S, A, M
L
[Slow sync]
As for “fill flash”, except that shutter speed slows
automatically to capture background lighting at night
or under low light.
Note that photos may be prone to blurring due to
camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
P, A
K
[Slow sync+
red-eye] (red-
eye reduction
with slow
sync)
Use to include background lighting in portraits. Red-
eye reduction is combined with slow shutter speeds to
capture background lighting at night or under low light.
Note that photos may be prone to blurring due to
camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
P, A
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Flash Modes