Setting the flash (Slow Synchro Function)

Have you ever tried taking a picture with a nightscape in the background only to have the background come out dark and unrecognizable? If you use [Slow Synchro], you can shoot both the subject and nightscape clearly. This section describes how to set [Slow Synchro].

Caution

Using Slow Synchro increases the chances for camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended.

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().

If you use flash in any of the following shooting modes, images will be shot under the [Slow Synchro] () setting.

- [Landscape] (), [Night Snapshot] (), [Sunset] (), [Creative Light Effect] (), [Night Scene] (), [Long Shutter] ()

To set [Slow Synchro], it is required to preset the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following settings.

- [Program AE] (), [Aperture priority] (), [Stitch Assist] ()

1. Press the ⋖Power⋗ button on the camera.

2. Press the ⋖Flash⋗ () button or the right ⋖directional button⋗ ([Flash]).

3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ left or right to select the [Slow Synchro] ().

Make sure to select [Slow Synchro].

4. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor*, this completes the setting process.

* The icon display location differs depending on the model being used.