The W (N) Button
During shooting, the W (N) button can be used to choose the flash mode and adjust flash compensation for optional flash units. Flash mode determines the effect produced by the flash, flash compensation the flash level.
Choosing a Flash Mode
Hold the W (N) button and rotate the main command dial.
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[] (front-curtain sync) |
This mode is recommended for most situations. |
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[] (red-eye reduction) |
The flash fires before the photograph is taken, reducing “red-eye”. |
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[] (slow sync) |
As for “fill flash”, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light. |
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[] (red-eye reduction with slow sync) |
As for “red-eye reduction”, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light. |
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[] (rear-curtain sync) |
The flash fires just before the shutter closes. |
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[] |
The flash does not fire. |
Adjusting Flash Compensation
Hold the W (N) button and rotate the sub-command dial.
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Choose positive values for brighter lighting, negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit.
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Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.