Changing The Flash Mode; Slow Synchro - Canon EOS M3 User Manual

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Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details
on the flash range, see "Internal Flash Range Guide" ( = 196).
1
Raise the flash.
Move the [ ] switch.
2
Configure the setting.
Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose
a flash mode, 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
and then configure the setting.
If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. If the flash fires, vignetting
may occur depending on the lens being used.
When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically
adjusts the shutter speed or ISO speed during the flash shots
to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure.
For this reason, when shooting with the flash, the shutter speed
or ISO speed displayed when you pressed the shutter button
halfway, may not match the actual shoot setting.
This can also be configured by going to the menu ( = 32),
3] tab, and selecting [Flash firing] in the [Flash
choosing the [
Control] option.
Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
On
Fires for each shot.
Still Images
Movies

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.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
In [
] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,
you should turn off image stabilization when using a tripod or
other means to secure the camera ( = 78).
] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
In [
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Modes
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Set-Up Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
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