Olympus C-740 User Manual download pdf (Page 60)

Flash shooting

Flash

Flash off (

)

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations

where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art

museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-

looking twilight or night scene.

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light

situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is

recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by

camera movement.

Slow Synchronization (

SLOW1

SLOW2

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 movement. But when shooting a night scene background,

fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization

flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the

subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera

by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be

blurred.

1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1

Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter

fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the

flash always fires. The slow synchronization factory default setting is

#SLOW1.

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Olympus C-740 User Manual Page 60