Flash Modes

I

[Fill flash] (front-curtain sync)

This mode is recommended for most situations. In modes P and A, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between ¹/₂₀₀ s (or ¹/₈₀₀₀ s with Auto FP High-Speed Sync) and ¹/₆₀ s.

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

J

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

Use for portraits. The flash fires before the photograph is taken, reducing “red-eye” (a flash unit with red-eye reduction is required). Not recommended with moving subjects or in other situations in which quick shutter response is required. Do not move camera during shooting.

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

L

[Slow sync] (slow sync)

As for [Fill flash] except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake.

P, A

K

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

As for [Red-eye reduction] except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake.

P, A

M

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

The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving light sources. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. Selecting P or A after choosing this option sets the flash mode to slow sync.

P, S, A, M

s

[Flash off]

The flash does not fire.

b, P, S, A, M, EFCT