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Flash characteristics in each exposure mode – Pentax K20D User Manual

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Flash Characteristics in Each

Exposure Mode

• When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur

effect.

• Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a

flash photograph.

• The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient

brightness.

• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D

FA, FA J, FA, F or A is used.

• You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you

want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away.

• The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.
• The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a

slow shutter speed (p.54) that reduces camera shake. The slowest
shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.

• The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D

FA, FA J, FA or F is used.

Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode

Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode