FujiFilm X-M1 - Manual (Page 43)

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Using the Flash Using the Flash
Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
1 Press the N button to raise the fl ash.
Q The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary,
remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
2 Select p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu. The options shown below will
be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press
MENU/OK to select.
Mode Mode Description Description
AUTO AUTO (AUTO FLASH) (AUTO FLASH)//
K K (RED EYE REDUCTION) (RED EYE REDUCTION) * *
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
N N (FORCED FLASH) (FORCED FLASH)//
L L (FORCED FLASH) (FORCED FLASH) * *
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natu-
ral coloration when shooting in bright light.
O O (SLOW SYNCHRO) (SLOW SYNCHRO)//
M M (RED EYE & SLOW) (RED EYE & SLOW) * *
Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
l l (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)//
d d (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) * *
The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
D D (COMMANDER) (COMMANDER) The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
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COMMANDER
* When Intelligent Face Detection is active ( P 74) and ON is selected for B RED EYE
REMOVAL in the setup menu ( P 79), red-eye removal is available in K, L, M, and d.
Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from
the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.