Using The Flash - Ricoh G800 User Manual

Using the Flash

You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of
purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off ].
1
With the camera ready to shoot,
press the F button.
• The list of the flash modes symbol is
displayed on the picture display.
2
Press the !" buttons to select the flash mode.
• The flash mode symbol is displayed at the upper left of the picture
display.
• The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Photos can
be taken when the lamp turns off.
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You cannot shoot when the flash is charging (approx. 8 seconds).
• If the camera is powered by AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries, the picture display
will turn off while the flash charges.
• After the camera is turned on, it may take longer for the camera to become
ready for shooting when using the flash.
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject
is poorly lit or backlit.
Anti Red-Eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which
people's eyes appear red in pictures.
Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting
conditions.
FLASH ON (10M) The flash always fires with a range of 10 m.
When zoomed in on your subject, the flash
fires with a range of 6.2 m.
Flash Synchro. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.
This is useful when taking portrait pictures in
a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the
use of a tripod is recommended.
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