Changing Flash Mode - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features

8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Changing Flash Mode

Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
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Select the menu.
>
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])
([Forced Flash Off])
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¢ It can be set only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
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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.
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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.
Correcting red eyes
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
MENU
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
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Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
(P63)
[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.
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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.
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Use this when you take pictures of
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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.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
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Use this when you take pictures in places where the use
of flash is not permitted.
], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed
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] or [ ] is