Operating Instructions

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Recording
Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P38)
2 Touch [Flash Mode].
3 Touch the item.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second
flash is activated.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure
Mode.
• When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
• In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified
scene.
Changing Flash Mode
Item Description of settings
‰ ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
light.
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
¢1
([Slow Sync.]) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark
background landscape will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod
can enhance your photos.
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢1
Π([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.
• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.
¢1 You can adjust the flash output only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60
¢2
to 1/160th 1 to 1/4000th
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60 to 1/4000th