Using A Flash (Flash Photography) - Olympus Pen E-P7 Instruction Manual

Using a flash
The flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
2
2
Press the # (I) button.
3
Select an item using HI, and then press the Q button.
• 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. 85)
Fill In
#
Redeye
0
Flash Off
$
Red-Eye Slow
Slow synchronization
1
(1st curtain/Red-eye
reduction flash)
Slow
Slow synchronization
2
(1st curtain)
Slow2
M
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
3 , 4
Manual Value
etc.
• In [0 (Redeye)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [0 (Redeye)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 seconds or slower. When shooting a
subject against a bright background with the flash, the background may be overexposed.
• The flash sync speed for the silent mode (P. 88) is 1/20 seconds or less.
Optional Flash Units
When using optional flash units, be sure the built-in flash has been securely restored to its
housing.
84 EN
Flash pop-up button
The flash fires.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between that
selected for [#Slow Limit] (P. 148) and [#X-Sync.]
(P. 148) in G Custom Menu b.
The flash fires so that the red-eye phenomenon is
reduced.
The flash does not fire.
The slow synchronization is combined with the red-eye
reduction flash.
The flash fires with slow shutter speeds to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
The flash fires immediately before the
shutter closes to create trails of light
behind moving light sources.
For users who prefer manual operation. Press the
INFO button and use FG to adjust flash output.
(Flash photography)