Using The Flash - Ricoh GR Digital II User Manual

Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch down to raise
the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is
not open.
With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash
mode. The default setting at the time of purchase is [Auto].
Range of flash light (when ISO Setting is set to [Auto]
GP.126)
Approx. 20 cm to 3.0 m (0.7 to 9.8 ft.) (from the front edge of the lens)
Flash Modes
Flash Off
Auto
Red-eye Flash
Flash On
Flash Synchro.
External Flash
(Recommended flash)
1
Slide the F OPEN switch
down to raise the flash
cover.
2
Turn the mode dial to 5.
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The flash will not fire.
The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly
lit or backlit.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's
eyes appear red in pictures.
The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
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.
Indicates that an external flash (Recommended flash)
can be used.