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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
(Can also be selected with ►.)
Type, operations Uses
[Auto]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]
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1,
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2
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce
red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places
[Forced Flash On]
• Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]
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1,
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2
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]
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1,
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2
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-
eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)
Taking pictures of subjects
against a nightscape (tripod
recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
• Never flash
Places where flash use is
prohibited
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1
The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that
the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.
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2
When [Red-Eye Removal] is activated in the Recording menu, the icon is displayed,
red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF
Mode] is set to (Face Detection).) (DMC-S3 only)
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Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , , , : 1/60 - 1/1600th
• , : 1/8
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3
- 1/1600th
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3
Max. 1/4 sec. when [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set; max. 1 sec. when [Stabilizer] is
set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto]
Mode, [Scene Mode] scene, etc.
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The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of Red-Eye Reduction
may be negligible.
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Available types in each mode
(○: Available, –: Not available,
○
: Default setting)
[Scene Mode]
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4
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○ – ○○○––––○ –––
○ – ○○○○– ○ – ○○○○
––––––––○ ––––
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Set to , , or according to the subject and brightness.
• The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes:
, , , , .
• Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.
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The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is
W side (Max.) Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) - 3.3 m (10.8 feet)
T side (Max.) Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 1.6 m (5.24 feet)
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Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).
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Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.
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When [ ] is set in [Sensitivity], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range
up to 1600.
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No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).
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Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or white balance.
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Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.