Canon PowerShot SX720 HS - Manual (Page 81)

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other
means to secure the camera (= 83).
● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
● A blinking [ ] icon may be displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions.
In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
Still Images Movies
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details
on the flash range, see “Camera” (= 177).
1
Raise the flash.
● Move the [ ] switch.
2
Configure the setting.
● Press the [ ] button, choose a flash
mode (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or
turn the [ ] dial), and then press the [ ]
button.
● The option you configured is now
displayed.
● The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ] button
when the flash is lowered. Move the [ ] switch to raise the flash,
then configure the setting.
Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
On
Fires for each shot.