75Advanced GuideBasic Guide1 Camera Basics2 Auto Mode /Hybrid Auto Mode3 Other Shooting ModesTv, Av, and M Mode6 Playback Mode7 Wi-Fi Functions8 Set-Up Menu9 Accessories10 AppendixIndex4 P Mode5 Tv, Av, M, and C ModesBefore UseAutoFires automatically in low-light conditions.OnFires for each shot.Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at aslower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take othermeasures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,you should turn off image stabilization when using a tripod orother means to secure the camera (= 78).● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the mainsubject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.OffFor shooting without the flash.FlashChanging the Flash ModeStill Images MoviesYou can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For detailson the flash range, see “Internal Flash Range Guide” (= 196).1 Raise the flash.● Move the [ ] switch.2 Configure the setting.● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choosea flash mode, and then press the [ ]button.● The option you configured is nowdisplayed.● The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ] buttonwhen the flash is lowered. Move the [ ] switch to raise the flashand then configure the setting.● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. If the flash fires, vignettingmay occur depending on the lens being used.● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automaticallyadjusts the shutter speed or ISO speed during the flash shotsto reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure.For this reason, when shooting with the flash, the shutter speedor ISO speed displayed when you pressed the shutter buttonhalfway, may not match the actual shoot setting.● This can also be configured by going to the menu (= 32),choosing the [ 3] tab, and selecting [Flash firing] in the [FlashControl] option.
