Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 229)

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8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
1
Select the menu. (P63)
2
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢ It can be set only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external flash’s settings.
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.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
∫ Correcting red eyes
Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• [ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
‰ ([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye]) ¢
The flash is activated every time
regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye]) ¢
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.
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.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
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