8
8.1
30
Using Built-In Speedlight
When the subject
is
dark or
the
shutter speed is slower than
1/60 sec.,
use the built-in
Speedlight to avoid picture blur.
Speedlight photography is also
suitable for shooting backlit
subjects.
Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release
the Speed light. The Speed light starts charging
automatically .
• See
page 80 if the
flash sync mode
is
not
set to
the normal Front-Curtain
Sync.
• When
the Speedlight
is
ready
to
fire,
~
appears without
blinking
in the
viewfinder (when
the
camera's meter
is
on)
.
•
To close the
Speedlight,
press gently
until
it
clicks shut.
(To
conserve
power,
keep
the Speedlight
closed when it
is
not in use.)
Suitable situations for use of Speedlight
•
Shutter speed is
slower than
1/
60 sec
.
•
Subject is
dark at night or
indoors.
•
Subject is
backlit or
when
more light
is
desired
on the
main
subject,
such
as the subject's face.
NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight
After
continuous use of the built-in
Speedlight,
it may stop firing to
protect the firing
tube.
Wait for a while before using the Speedlight
again.