13) slow-speed-sync shooting, Slow-speed-sync shooting – Pentax ZX-5N User Manual
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(13) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING
Purpose
It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground
subject against a dimly-lit background by using the
flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a
slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.
How to set
With the Metered Manual Mode set
1. Depress the flash pop-up button to activate the
built-in flash.
2.
Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered
Manual Mode.
3.
Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than
1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a
correct exposure.
4. Release the shutter.
How to set
With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set
1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shutter-
Priority AE Mode.
2. Set the desired shutter speed.
•
If the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct ex
posure
will
not
be
obtained
for
the
background.
Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops.
3.
Depress the flash-pop up button to activate the
built-in flash.
4. Take a picture.
•
In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent camera shake.