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Flash Changing the Flash Mode Still Images Movies You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see "Camera" (= 141). 1 Lift the flash. 2 Configure the setting. ●●Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the [ ] button. ●●The option you configured is now displayed. ●● The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ] button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance. Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. On Fires for each shot. Slow Synchro Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. ●● In [ ] 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 (=59). ●● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. Off For shooting without the flash. ●● A blinking [ ] icon may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Wi-Fi Functions 7 Setting Menu 8 Accessories 9 Appendix Index 58

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
5
Playback Mode
6
Wi-Fi Functions
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
4
P Mode
9
Appendix
Index
●
In [
] 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 (
=
59).
●
In [
] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
●
A blinking [
] icon may be displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions. In
this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
Still Images
Movies
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details
on the flash range, see “Camera” (
=
141).
1
Lift the flash.
2
Configure the setting.
●
Press the [
] button, press the [
][
]
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then
press the [
] button.
●
The option you configured is now
displayed.
●
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [
]
button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in
advance.
Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
On
Fires for each shot.
Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.