[Flash Synchro]; [Flip Anim.] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note
The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
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When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking
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pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
Remove the lens hood.
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A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp
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because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this
does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
[1ST]:
[2ND]:
Note
Set it to [1ST] normally.
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[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if you set
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[FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting
images.
Applicable modes:
[PICTURE CAPTURE]:
Taking pictures for flip animation.
[CREATE MOTION PICTURE]:
Creating an animated file using the pictures taken with [PICTURE CAPTURE].
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[FLASH SYNCHRO]

The normal method when taking pictures with the
flash.
The light source appears behind the subject and
picture becomes dynamic.

[FLIP ANIM.]