Changing The Flash Modes - Leica D-LUX 109 Instructions Manual

Changing the flash modes

Available in the following modes:
This function allows you to select the flash mode to match the situation.
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Set the menu item:
→
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Press to select the item, and then [MENU/SET].
: [Forced Flash On]
: [Forced On/Red-Eye]
: [Slow Sync.]
: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]
: [Forced Flash Off]
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This is available only when [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL] (→180).
Two flashes are fired. Both the subject and the camera should not move until after the
second flash. The interval between the flashes varies according to the brightness of the
subject.
• The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as
the distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the first
flash. In some cases, the red-eye reduction effect may be negligible.
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Reducing red-eye
Available in the following modes:
This function automatically detects red-eye and corrects the still picture data when
recording with flash red-eye reduction ([
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
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When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [
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Depending on the circumstances, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.
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[Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
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[Rec] → [Red-Eye Removal]
The flash is fired every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use these modes when your subject is back-lit or
under fluorescent light.
When taking pictures of dark subjects, this feature will
use slower shutter speeds when the flash is fired, so dark
backgrounds will appear brighter.
• Use these modes when you take pictures of people
in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using
a tripod can counteract this
The flash is never fired, regardless of the lighting
conditions.
• Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is
prohibited.
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