Owner's Manual

101
5
Taking Photographs
Flash Photography
Setting
Setting
Description
Description
C
Flash mode (TTL)
Choose a fl ash mode for TTL fl ash control. The options avail-
able vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected.
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E (FLASH AUTO): The fl ash fi res only as required; fl ash lev-
el is adjusted according to subject brightness. A p icon
displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway indi-
cates that the fl ash will fi re when the photo is taken.
•
F (STANDARD): The fl ash fi res with every shot if possible;
fl ash level is adjusted according to subject brightness. The
fl ash will not fi re if not fully charged when the shutter is
released.
•
G (SLOW SYNC.): Combine the fl ash with slow shutter
speeds when photographing portrait subjects against a
backdrop of night scenery. The fl ash will not fi re if not fully
charged when the shutter is released.
D
Sync
Choose whether the fl ash is timed to fi re immediately after
the shutter opens (H/1ST CURTAIN) or immediately before
it closes (I/2ND CURTAIN). 1ST CURTAIN is recommended in
most circumstances.
Red-Eye Removal
Red-eye removal is available when an option other than OFF is selected
for F FLASH SETTING> RED EYE REMOVAL and G AF/MF SETTING>
FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is FACE DETECTION ON. Red-eye re-
moval minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the  ash is re ected
from the subject’s retinas.
Flash Sync Speed
The  ash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of ⁄s or slower.
Optional Flash Units from Fuji lm
The camera can be used with optional Fuji lm shoe-mounted  ash units.
Third-Party Flash Units
Do not use third-party  ash units that apply over 300V to the camera hot
shoe.