Ricoh GX200 User Guide - Page 53

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Using the Flash To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch outward to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is not open. With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. The default setting at the time of purchase is [Auto]. In addition, you can select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] (right after the exposure starts) or [2ndCurtain] (right before the exposure finishes). The default setting at the time of purchase is [1stCurtain]. (GP.126) Flash Range for When the Flash Mode is Set to [Auto] (for when the ISO Setting is set to [Auto] or [ISO 400] GP.146) Wide-Angle Approx. 20 cm to 5.0 m (from the front of the lens) Telephoto Approx. 15 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens) Flash Modes Flash Off The flash will not fire. AUTO Auto Red-eye Flash Flash On The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red in pictures. The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions. Flash Synchro. Manual Flash The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended. The flash amount can be set using the shooting menu. The flash amount can be set at [Full] or [1/1.4], [1/2], [1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32] of the maximum amount. (GP.125) In scene mode, this function is only available when [Zoom Macro] is set. 51