Use the N (Y) button to adjust flash mode and compensation when using optional flash units. Flash mode determines the effect produced by the flash, flash compensation the flash level.

The N (Y) Button

The N (Y) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.

Choosing a Flash Mode

Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the main command dial.

Option

Description

Shooting mode

I

[Fill flash] (front-curtain sync)

This mode is recommended for most situations.

b, P, S, A, M, EFCT (j and m excluded)

J

[Red-eye reduction] (red-eye reduction)

The flash fires before the photograph is taken, reducing “red-eye”.

b, P, S, A, M, EFCT (j and m excluded)

L

[Slow sync] (slow sync)

As for “fill flash”, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light.

P, A

K

[Slow sync + red-eye] (red-eye reduction with slow sync)

As for “red-eye reduction”, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light.

P, A

M

[Rear-curtain sync] (rear-curtain sync)

The flash fires just before the shutter closes.

P, S, A, M

s

[Flash off]

The flash does not fire.

b, P, S, A, M, EFCT

Adjusting Flash Compensation

Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the sub-command dial.

  • Choose positive values for brighter lighting, negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit.

  • Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.