Flash Modes
Use the Flash mode option in the photo shooting menu to choose the flash mode. The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial.
| Option | Description | Available in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fill flash (front-curtain sync) |
The flash fires with every shot. 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 |
| J | Red-eye reduction (red-eye reduction) |
Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp on the flash unit or camera lights to reduce “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. | |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| 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. Note that this option cannot be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization cannot be obtained. | P, S, A, M |
| s | Flash off | The flash does not fire. | b, P, S, A, M |