Selecting The Flash Mode - Sony NEX-3C Instruction Manual

Selecting the flash mode

1
Attach the flash (page 23).
2
Press
control wheel.
3
Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and
press the center.
(Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised.
(Autoflash): Fires if it is dark or against light.
(Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
(Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync
shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the
background.
(Rear Sync.): Fires right before the exposure is completed every time
you trigger the shutter. A trailing image of the movement of the subject is
captured to make more natural image.
The flash range
The range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value.
ISO200
ISO1600
GB
36
(Flash Mode) on the
F2.8
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2
feet)
2.8 – 10 m (9.2 – 32
feet)
F3.5
1 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6
feet)
2.3 – 8 m (7.5 – 26.2
feet)
F5.6
1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9
feet)
1.4 – 5 m (4.6 – 16
feet)