Using The Flash - FujiFilm X-M1 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 FLASH) AUTO (AUTO FLASH)/ /
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
K K (RED EYE REDUCTION) * *
(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 (FORCED FLASH) L (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 M (RED EYE & SLOW) * *
(RED EYE & SLOW) brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
l (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) l
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)/ /
The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
d (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) d * *
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
D D (COMMANDER)
(COMMANDER) The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
* When Intelligent Face Detection is active (P 74) and ON is selected for B RED EYE
REMOVAL in the setup menu (P 79), red-eye removal is available in K, L, M, and d.
Red-eye removal minimizes "red-eye" caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from
the subject's retinas as shown in the illustration at right.
Description Description
P SHOOTING MENU O
FLASH MODE AUTO
AUTO
± 0 ± 0
FORCED FLASH
OFF OFF
SLOW SYNCHRO
OFF OFF
5 2ND CURTAIN SYNC.
COMMANDER
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