Olympus XZ-2 Instruction Manual page 24

Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
1
Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
Press the # button (I) to display options.
2
Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
3
• 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. 25)
AUTO
2
!
#
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!SLOW
#
SLOW
#
FULL,
#
1/4 etc.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
#
Cautions
• In [!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second before the
shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
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Auto fl ash
Red-eye reduction fl ash
Fill-in fl ash
Flash off
Slow synchronization/
Red-eye reduction fl ash
Slow synchronization
Manual
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
The fl ash fi res regardless of the light
conditions.
The fl ash does not fi re.
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
For users who prefer manual operation.