Panasonic DMC-G5 - Manual (Page 84)

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Recording
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes:
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is
closed.
Note
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2 Touch the item.
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer
when [
] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Item Description of settings
‰ ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. ([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
([Slow Sync.]) 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.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
Π([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is
not permitted.
• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.