Olympus E-1 - Manual (Page 100)

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Flash
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Using the electronic flash
Note
● When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL-AUTO, pre-flashes are emitted before
firing the regular flash.
● When the flash control mode is set to TTL-AUTO, or when shooting a subject at a distance
with ISO set to 400 or higher, flash control accuracy will decrease.
Flash mode
The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and
flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode.
You can set the flash mode even when no flash is attached to the camera.
Types of flash modes
Ⅵ Auto-flash (no indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF frame over the subject.
When the FP flash mode has been set on the optional electronic flash, the flash fires
automatically in backlit conditions.
Ⅵ Red-eye reduction flash
The light from the flash may make the subject’s
eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye
reduction flash mode significantly reduces this
phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before
firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the
subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes
the red-eye phenomenon.
Note
● After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the
camera firmly to avoid camera movement.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the
shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
The subject’s eyes appear red.