Using The Built-In Flash; Flash Characteristics In Each Exposure Mode; Using The Slow-Speed Sync Flash - Pentax Silkypix K-500 Operating Manual

Using the Built-in Flash

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Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode

Using the Flash in b Mode
Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set.
Using the Flash in c Mode
The shutter speed automatically changes over a range from 1/180 sec.
to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake (the slowest shutter
speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use).
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA,
DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.

Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash

You can use Slow-speed Sync in . (Night Scene Portrait) of H mode
or b, L or a mode when shooting portraits with the sunset in the
background. Both the portrait and the background are captured
beautifully. G and H can be used in e, K or c mode.
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Using e/K/c Mode
1
Set the mode dial to e, K or c.
2
Press the E button.
The built-in flash pops up.
3
Set the flash mode to G or H.
The shutter speed is set slower to give a proper exposure for the background.
4
Take a picture.