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Using the flash – Ricoh GX100 VF User Manual

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Flash Modes

1

Slide the F (Flash) OPEN
switch to the outside to raise
the flash cover.

2

Turn the mode dial to 5.

Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside
to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire
if it is not open.
With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash
mode. The default setting is [AUTO] when the flash is open.
From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2
to 5.0 m (7.9 in. to 16.4 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.15 to 3.0 m
(5.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) (Telephoto) when the ISO setting is set to
[AUTO].

FLASH OFF

The flash will not fire.

AUTO

The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit
or backlit.

RED-EYE FLASH

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s
eyes appear red in pictures.

FLASH ON

The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

FLASH SYNCHRO. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is

useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape.

Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is
recommended.

SOFT FLASH

Reduces the amount of light fired by the flash. This is

useful when using macro shooting to shoot close-ups.