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9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
1 Select the menu. (P37)
2 Press 3/4 to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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 differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ This becomes 60 seconds to 1/50th of a second in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual
Exposure Mode.
• When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a second.
• In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified
scene.
Changing Flash Mode
[MENU] > [Rec] > [Flash]
‰
([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 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. Dark
background landscape will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod
can enhance your photos.
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/50th
¢
1 to 1/16000th
Π60 to 1/16000th