Changing Flash Mode - Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Changing Flash Mode

Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
> [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
MENU
([Forced Flash
On])
‰
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
([Forced Flash
Œ
Off])
¢ It can be set only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external flash's settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
The flash is activated every time regardless
of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit
or under fluorescent light.
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When taking pictures against a dark
background landscape, this feature will slow
the shutter speed when the flash is
activated. Dark background landscape will
appear brighter.
¢ • Use this when you take pictures of
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod
can enhance your photos.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.
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