Ricoh GX8 - Manual (Page 42)

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Using the Flash
Press the F button to switch between flash modes. By
default, your camera is set to Flash Off.
From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about
0.2 to 5.0 m (W) or about 0.15 to 2.9 m (T) when ISO
sensitivity is set to AUTO.
Flash Modes
1.
Turn the Mode Dial to 5, A/M, or 4.
2.
Pressing the F button switches to Flash Mode.
The Flash mode mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of
the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left.
The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charging, the LCD Monitor
goes off and the flash lamp blinks. Once the flash is charged, the lamp
goes off and it is possible to shoot.
Note
• The settings are saved until you press the F button to change them.
• When shooting movies or in Multi-Shot mode, the flash turns off.
• When shooting in a dark place, the camera raises the focusing performance (auto focus
precision) by preliminary flashing immediately before shooting. This preliminary flashing is
skipped for shooting in no-flash mode.
• If you are using a battery other than a lithium ion type, the LCD Monitor is turned off during
flash charging.
• Since the camera has a hot shoe, you can connect an external flash (available in stores) for
use.
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.
Red-eye reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red
when shooting images of people.
Forced Flash The flash fires, whatever the light conditions are, when you shoot.
Slow Synchro The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is suitable when taking
portrait pictures in a nightscape. It is recommended to use a tripod.