Synchro modes and their features – FujiFilm FinePix S3Pro User Manual

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Photography

Can be used in all exposure modes. In the “P” and
“A” exposure modes, a slow shutter speed is used.
The flash fires just before the shutter closes. This
mode is effective in capturing the subject's
movement as a flow of light in a way that looks
natural.

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Rear Synchro cannot be used with a studio flash system
since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained.

ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE

Can be used in all exposure modes.
The red-eye reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec.
before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye
effect in photos of people or animals.

as RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE

Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.
This mode combines red-eye reduction with a slow
shutter speed.

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When a Nikon SB-80DX SB-28/28DX, SB-27 or SB-26 flash
unit is used, the red-eye reduction lamp on the external flash
fires.

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Take care to ensure that the camera and the subjects
(people) in the shot do not move until the shutter is released.

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Depending on the type of lens mounted, the light from the
red-eye reduction lamp may not reach the person, in which
case the effect of the red-eye reduction lamp is lost.

asg RED-EYE REDUCTION

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

■ Shutter Speeds

The synchronized shutter speed is 1/180 sec.
The shutter speeds that can be set vary depending on the combination of synchro mode and
exposure mode, as shown below.

Exposure mode

Synchro mode

Front Synchro

P or A

1/180 to 1/60 sec.
(automatically set by the camera

✽1

)

1/180 to 30 sec.

1/180 to 30 sec. and
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Slow Synchro

1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera

✽2

)

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Rear Synchro

Automatically set to Slow Synchro.
1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera

✽1 ✽2

)

1/180 to 30 sec.

1/180 to 30 sec. and
™

Red-eye Reduction

1/180 to 1/60 sec.
(automatically set by the camera)

1/180 to 30 sec.

1/180 to 30 sec. and
™

Red-eye Reduction
Slow Synchro

1/180 to 30 sec.
(automatically set by the camera

✽2

)

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✽1 When a Nikon SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 flash unit is used, the synchro selector on the external flash unit sets the

shutter speed.

✽2 Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake.

SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect.

Front Synchro

Red-eye

Reduction

Red-eye Reduction

Slow Synchro

Rear Synchro

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When some exposure mode and synchro mode combinations are selected, the synchro mode may be automatically
changed subsequently.

Exposure

mode

P or A

Synchro mode

Display during

selection

Display after

selection

Operation

Rear Synchro

Automatically set to Slow
Synchro.

S or M

Red-eye Reduction Slow
Synchro

Slow Synchro

Slow Synchro is cancelled
(shutter speed not changed).

Can be used in all exposure modes.
Select this mode for normal flash photography.

a FRONT SYNCHRO MODE

Can be used in the “P” and “A” exposure modes.
Because this mode uses a slow shutter speed, it
captures the background while at the same time
firing the flash to produce a shot that captures the
atmosphere of a twilight or nighttime scene.

ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

1 Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the

flash.

2 Hold down the “v” button.
3 Turn the Main-command dial to select the

synchro mode.

The icon shown on the top display panel changes
as shown below.

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When you are not using the flash, always keep it stowed
away to prevent battery depletion.