Olympus 2004 - Manual (Page 59)

● When using a situation-related shooting mode ( ~
P. 45), the flash may not be
used.
● The flash cannot be used during movie recording. ~
P. 36
● When there is a likelihood that camera movement will occur in the flash off
mode, the (camera movement warning) mark blinks. Use the flash.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
● The red-eye reduction flash cannot be used during sequential shooting.
~
P. 61
● After the pre-flash, it takes approximately 1 second before the shutter is
released. Hold the camera firmly after the pre-flash to prevent camera
movement.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-
flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may
also limit effectiveness.
Fill-in flash ( )
● Fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Flash off ( )
● Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations when
in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your
pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
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Selecting functions from the shooting menu
4
Using the ad
v
anced shooting functions
Select FLASH MODE in the menu, then
select the flash mode.
~
P. 55
Press the shutter button halfway.
Press the shutter
button all the way
down (fully) to take
the picture.
Flash working range
W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m - 3.6 m
(1.0 ft - 11.8 ft)
T (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m - 2.0 m
(1.0 ft - 6.6 ft)
Shutter button Control dial
P P
SH 3M
The icon of the
selected flash mode
The (flash stand-by) mark lights
when the flash is ready to fire. If the
mark is blinking, the flash is charging.
Wait until charging is complete.
Half press
Full press
Notes on flash
BACK/NEXT
button
MENU/OK button