Sony DSC R1 Users Guide - Page 50
Flash, Selecting a flash mode - lens hood
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Flash Selecting a flash mode P S AM Normally, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings are dark. You can intentionally change the flash mode. button Main command dial + AA SL SL Press and hold (Flash) and turn the main command dial to select the desired mode. ( : The default setting) (Auto) Strobes if it is dark or against light. • In Program auto mode, the flash does not strobe even if the subject is against light. (Auto with red-eye reduction) Reduces red-eye in Auto mode. (Forced flash) The flash strobes regardless of the amount of ambient light. (Forced flash with red- Reduces red-eye in Forced flash mode. eye reduction) (Slow synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Slow synchro with red-eye reduction) Reduces red-eye in Slow synchro mode. (No flash) The flash does not strobes. • Note that the surface of the flash emitter may be hot right after you use the flash several times in succession. • The recommended distance from the base point of distance mark using the flash is about 0.5 m to 8.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 27 feet 10 3/4 inches) (W)/0.4 m to 5.0 m (1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 16 feet 4 7/8 inches) (T) (when ISO is set to [Auto]). • Attaching the supplied lens hood or the optional lens adaptor blocks a flash light. • Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions when (Slow synchro), (Slow synchro with red-eye reduction) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • While the flash is being charged, the /CHG lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out. • You can change the brightness of the flash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 63). • In dark surroundings, fill light is emitted to focus on a subject. When you do not use that light, set [AF Illuminator] to [Off] (page 73). • You can mount an external flash on this camera (page 52). 50