FLASH MODES
The flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the
recording menu (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in
unit must be manually raised; lower the flash to prevent
it from firing. The auto-white-balance setting gives
priority to the flash’s color temperature. If another type of
white balance is used, priority is given to the active
setting’s color temperature.
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Fill-flash - used as the main or supplementary
light. In low-light conditions, the flash acts as
the main source of illumination and
overpowers the ambient light. Under strong
sunlight or in backlit situations, the fill-flash can
reduce harsh shadows.
Red-eye reduction - used when taking photographs of people or animals in
low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the
retina of the eye. The camera fires several pre-flashes before the main flash
burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Rear flash sync - used with long exposures to
make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow
rather than proceed the subject. The effect is
not apparent if the shutter speed is too fast and
stops the subject’s motion.
When the shutter is released, a pre-flash fires.
This pre-flash is not for exposure, but for
metering. The flash fires again just before the
shutter closes.
Wireless / Remote flash - allows the camera to control an off-camera flash unit
without the need of a cable. See page 72.
Fill-flash
Rear sync.
