Taking Pictures By Using The Flash; Changing Flash Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4A Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Taking pictures by using the flash

Applicable modes:
Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening
the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Turn the camera on, and press the flash open button.
B To close the flash
Push the top part of the built-in flash from directly above.
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Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
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Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is not in use.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
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Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
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In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
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When recording motion pictures
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When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]
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When [HDR] is set to [ON]
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When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

Changing Flash Mode

Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
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Select the menu. (P28)
>
MENU
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
([Forced Flash On])
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([Forced On/Red-Eye])
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])
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[Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
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Use this when your subject is back-lit or under
fluorescent light.
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.
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Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a
dark background.
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Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a
tripod can enhance your photos.