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Selecting a flash mode
, Set the mode dial to , and
press v ( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
Each time you press v ( ), the indicator
changes as follows.
No indicator (Auto): The flash
automatically strobes when shooting
images in a dark place or against a light
source.
(Forced flash): The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(Slow synchro): The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place, so
you can clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
(No flash): The flash does not strobe.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to or (Clip Motion).
• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the flash is as follows:
DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4
inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to
2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
DSC-P8: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches
to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m
(19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
• You can change the brightness of the flash with
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 50).
(You cannot change the brightness of the flash
while the mode dial is set to .)
• When using the (Slow synchro) or (No
flash) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower
in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.
• While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp
flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
Shooting images against a
light source
In auto adjustment mode, shooting against a
light source automatically strobes even
when there is enough light around the
subject (Daylight synchro).
Before strobed
When strobed
• Daylight synchro may not procedure the
desired effects depending on shooting
conditions.
• When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to (No flash).
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