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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M
Mode
Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the ash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on
the ash range, see “Flash Range” (=
161).
1 Lifttheash.
2 Congurethesetting.
Press the <r> button, choose a ash
mode (either press the <q><r> buttons
or turn the <5> dial), and then press the
<m> button.
The option you congured is now
displayed.
[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[h] On
Fires for each shot.
[Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of ash range.
•The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <r> button
when the ash is lowered. Lift the ash with your nger in advance.
•In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure
the camera (=
67).
•In [Z] mode, even after the ash res, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is nished playing.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (=
54), you can adjust the
ash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the <m> button, choose [X] in
the menu, and adjust the setting by either
pressing the <o><p> buttons or turning
the <5> dial (=
22).
Once the setting is complete, [X] is
displayed.
• When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or aperture value during the ash shots to reduce washed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing
MENU (=
23) and choosing [4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
• You can also congure the ash exposure compensation by accessing MENU
(=
23) and choosing [4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
• You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen when the ash is up by
pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.
