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EN
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Additional picture functions
FLASH MODES
Automatic flash activation
That is the default flash mode. An attached and activated flash unit
is fired automatically whenever slower shutter speeds could lead to
blurred pictures in poor lighting conditions.
Manual flash activation
This mode is suitable for backlit pictures in which your main sub-
ject does not fill the entire frame and is in shadow, or in situations
in which you want to moderate high contrasts (e.g. in direct sun-
light) with a fill-in flash. As long as this mode is active, an attached
and switched on flash unit will fire each time you take a shot, what-
ever the prevailing lighting conditions. The flash output depends on
the metered ambient brightness: in poor light it is the same output
as in automatic mode, with output decreasing with increasing
brightness. The flash will then work as a fill-in light, e.g. to light up
dark shadows in the foreground or backlit subjects, and to create
more balanced overall lighting.
Automatic flash activation at slower shutter speeds
This mode generates appropriately lit, i.e. a brighter rendering of
dark backgrounds and a fill-in flash for the foreground. Explanation:
In the other flash modes the shutter speed is not extended beyond
1⁄30s To minimize the risk of blurring. This may mean, however,
that pictures with flash exposure can end up with objects in the
background not illuminated by the flash and therefore being under-
exposed. In this mode, the slower shutter speeds required in these
situations (up to 30s) are available to ensure appropriate consider-
ation of ambient light.
Selecting a mode:
▸ Select
Flash Settings in the Main Menu (2nd screen page)
▸ Select
Flash Mode in the submenu
▸ Select the desired setting
The relevant mode variant can be selected directly via the left
setting wheel if the
function is assigned to it.
The selected mode is displayed on screen.
Notes
• This setting is not available and the function is grayed out if no
system compatible flash unit is attached.
• Depending on the selected
Auto ISO Settings, (see p. 33) the
camera may not support slower shutter speeds, because an
increase in ISO sensitivity takes priority.
• The slowest shutter speed can be selected via
Maximum Exposure Time (see p. 33).
• Make sure to hold the camera steady, i.e. prop it up or use a
tripod to prevent blurring with slow shutter speeds. You can
alternatively select a higher sensitivity.
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