Using The Flash - FujiFilm X-E1 Owner's Manual

Using the Flash

Using the Flash
Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
1 Press the N button to raise the fl ash.
Q The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary,
remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
2 Select p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu. The options shown below will
be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press
MENU/OK to select.
Mode Mode
AUTO AUTO (AUTO FLASH) (AUTO FLASH)/ /
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
K (RED EYE REDUCTION) K * *
(RED EYE REDUCTION)
N N (FORCED FLASH)
(FORCED FLASH)/ / The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natu-
L L (FORCED FLASH) (FORCED FLASH) * * ral coloration when shooting in bright light.
O (SLOW SYNCHRO) O (SLOW SYNCHRO)/ / Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that
M (RED EYE & SLOW) M (RED EYE & SLOW) * * brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
l l (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)/ /
The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
d d (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) * *
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
C C (COMMANDER)
(COMMANDER) The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
* Red-eye removal ( ,
K
B RED EYE REMOVAL in the shooting menu (
eye" caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject's retinas as shown in
the illustration at right.
, , or ) is available in these modes when ON is selected for
L M d
Description Description
74). Red-eye removal minimizes "red-
P
P
SHOOTING MENU O
AUTO
FLASH MODE
AUTO
± 0 ± 0
FORCED FLASH
OFF
OFF
SLOW SYNCHRO
OFF OFF
2ND CURTAIN SYNC.
COMMANDER
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