Olympus E510 E-510 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 39
Flash shooting
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Shooting functions k Various shooting functions Flash shooting Flash mode The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF frame over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ! In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular 3 flash fires. This helps accustom the subject's eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red- eye phenomenon. The subject's eyes appear red x Notes • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera shake. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred. 1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode. EN 39