Panasonic DC-FZ80 Advanced Operating Manual - Page 143

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] : [Forced Flash On] : [Forced On/Red-Eye]* Always takes pictures using the flash. •• Ideal for taking pictures with a backlight or when a subject is located under bright lighting such as a fluorescent light. : [Slow Sync.] : [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]* When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. •• Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape. •• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. We recommend using a tripod. : Forced Flash Off Always takes pictures without flash under all recording conditions. •• Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is prohibited. •• This item is available only when using an external flash. * This is available only when [Wireless] in the [Flash] is set to [OFF] (→148) and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL] (→142). ••Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external flash settings. 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. ••The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible. 143 DVQP1223