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Usi
ng
th
e F
lash
10
Using the Built-in Flash
• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur
effect.
• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient
brightness.
• You can set the desired aperture value to take a flash photograph when
you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.
• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
You can use Slow-speed Sync in
.
(Night Scene Portrait) of
H
(Scene)
mode or
b
(Shutter Priority) mode when shooting portraits with the sunset
in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully.
G
and
H
can be used in
e
(Program) or
c
(Aperture
Priority) mode.
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in
b
Mode
Using the Flash in
c
Mode
Using the Slow-speed Sync
• Slow-speed Sync slows down the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction
function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid
camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves.
• Slow-speed Sync can also be performed with an external flash.
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