Olympus E620 E-620 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 74
Flash shooting
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5 Flash shooting Flash mode setting 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 target over the subject. Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires. g"#X-SYNC." (P. 102), "#SLOW LIMIT" (P. 102) Red-eye reduction flash !/H In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flash fires. This helps accustom the subject's 5 eyes to the bright light and minimizes the redeye phenomenon. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. x Notes The subject's eyes appear red • 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. Flash shooting 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. This method is usually used during flash shooting. 74 EN