Olympus E-PM2 - Manual (Page 33)

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Basic operations
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Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash
head.
• g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P. 14)
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 34)
AUTO Auto fl ash
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
# Fill-in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the light
conditions.
$ Flash off The fl ash does not fi re.
!/ # ! Red-eye reduction fl ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon. In S and M modes, the
fl ash always fi res.
# SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain) Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
!SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction fl ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
# SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The fl ash fi res just before
the shutter closes to
create trails of light behind
moving light sources.
# FULL,
# 1/4 etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. If
you press the
INFO button, you can use the
dial to adjust the fl ash level.
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
# Cautions
• In [ !/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [ !/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
• When the fl ash fi res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the fi ll-in fl ash, the background may be
overexposed.