Changing Flash Modes - Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Operation Manual

Changing Flash Modes

There are four flash modes available with this camera. Switch the flash mode to
meet your photographic needs.
Display
Forced Flash
(lit)
Slow Synchro
(blinking)
* The factory default setting is
Effective Range of the Flash
When you shoot with the flash activated, the flash has an effective range of
about 0.6 – 2.5 m (2 – 8.2 feet). The subject will appear dark in the picture if
the light from the flash fails to reach it.
A Set the mode dial to [
B Press the
flash mode ( ,
The flash mode will change each time the
button is pressed.
The selected flash mode will be displayed. In
Auto mode, the
on the LCD monitor only and not on the LCD
panel.
Mode
Flash Off The flash will not fire, even in dark places. Use
this mode in places where flash photography is
prohibited and in bright indoor settings.
Auto The flash will fire automatically in dark places
and where there is backlighting.
Backlighting and strong light can produce dark
shadows on the faces of the subjects. Use this
mode in such situations. The flash will always
fire, regardless of the brightness.
The flash can be fired to illuminate the subject
while a slow shutter speed correctly exposes the
background. By firing the flash, it is possible to
avoid the background alone being darkened.
Use this mode at indoor parties, etc., to clearly
photograph the subjects while making the most
of the background atmosphere.
(Flash Off) mode.
] or [
button and select the
, lit, blinking).
symbol will be displayed
Explanation
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