Olympus E-P2 User Manual download pdf (Page 62)

Focusing and shooting functions

• Super FP flash

Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You can use the Super FP flash

even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting

with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP

flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.

Flash mode setting

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.

Auto flash

AUTO

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.

• Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit

Shutter speed can be changed when the flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 104), “#SLOW

LIMIT” (P. 104)

Red-eye reduction flash

!/H

In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the

regular flash fires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes

the red-eye phenomenon. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.

x Notes

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera

firmly to avoid camera shake.

• 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.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting

with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But

when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background

too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject.

Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to

cause the picture to be blurred.

Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)

#SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN

Usually, the flash fires the moment (immediately after) the shutter opens (1st curtain). In this

mode, however, the flash fires immediately before the shutter closes. 2nd curtain flash fires

just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your

picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming

backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the

flash always fires.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash

!SLOW

While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to

achieve red-eye reduction.

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