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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
With the built-in flash you can take pictures in  dark places or adjust the entire contrast of a 
picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background.
∫ Open/Close the built-in flash
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•
Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is 
not in use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
∫ The available flash range (approximation)
If the distance to the subject is close when  taking a picture using a flash, part of the 
recorded image becomes dark because the light  of flash is blocked by the lens or it 
becomes out of flash range. Check the dist ance to the subject when taking a picture.
•
This is the range when [ISO Limit Set]  (P162) is set to [OFF].
Forcing the flash off ([ Œ])
When the flash is closed or pi ctures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture 
recording, etc., [ Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash 
will not fire.
•
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.
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•Be careful so that dust or sticky substances do not adhere to the flash. When this occurs, the 
flash may not pop up smoothly or at all.
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be deformed or discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to  P319 for the 
external flash.
•In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).–When recording motion pictures–When using the electronic shutter
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black 
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you 
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P207) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be 
obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4  to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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 peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]
‰([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.([Forced On/
Red-Eye])¢
([Slow Sync.]) 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.
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])¢
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority  AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
¢ 2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
¢3 Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu.
[ ] is set when the flash is opened.  (P77)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60¢1 to 1/4000th1 to 1/16000th
Œ 60¢2 to 1/16000th
Recording Mode‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode —
¢ 3—¢3—¢3—¢3±
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —
¢3—¢3—¢3—¢3±
Program AE Mode ±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±—— ±
Manual Exposure Mode ±±—— ±
Creative Video Mode ————±
Creative Control Mode ————± 
						

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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•When changing scene using Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is 
returned to the default value with each change of scene.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
‰Œ
Scene Guide 
Mode [Clear Portrait]
±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight] ¥——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Childs Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Handheld Night Shot] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±
[Panorama Shot] ————¥ 
						

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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4  to select [Flash Synchro] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].  (P209)•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. (except the wireless flash)  (P319)
•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
>[Rec] > [Flash]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND] 2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures  taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4  to select [Flash Adjust.] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [i3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.
•It can be set only when [Wireless]  (P209) in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] and [Firing Mode]  (P208) is 
set to [TTL].
•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an  external flash. (excluding the wireless flash) 
(P319)
Applicable modes: 
When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of 
the built-in flash will automatically be set to  the level appropriate to the selected Exposure 
Compensation.
•
For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P159.•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (P319)
Adjust the flash output
>[Rec] > [Flash]
Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure 
Compensation
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Applicable modes: 
You can set a flash type at [Firing Mode] in [Flash].
•
When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is displayed on the flash icon on the 
screen.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu.  (P37)2Press 3/4  to select [Manual Flash Adjust.] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you can shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may otherwise be 
too brightly lit by the flash.
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Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wireles s control (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional), 
you can control firing of the built-in flash (or  a flash attached to the hot shoe of this unit) 
and three flash groups separately.
1Set the external flashes to be controlled to RC Mode, and then place them.
•Set the channel and groups for the external flashes to be controlled.
2Select the menu.
3Press  3/4  to select [Wireless] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash icon on the recording 
screen.
•When making detailed settings of the wireless flash, set the following from [Flash] .
[Wireless Channel]
Select the channel that corresponds to the channel of the external flash you want to 
control.
Settings: [1CH]/[2CH]/[3CH]/[4CH]
[Communication Light]
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Setting the wireless flash
Preparations: Open the flash by sliding the flash open lever of this unit.
Alternatively, attach a flash (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional) to this 
unit.
> [Rec] > [Flash]
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[Wireless Setup]
•Press the [DISP.] button to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
¢ When the flash (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L:
 optional) is attached, [External Flash] is 
displayed instead of [Built-in Flash].
[Built-in 
Flash]¢
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the built-in flash.
[OFF]: The built-in flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
The output of the built-in flash is set manually.
[External 
Flash]¢
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external flash.
[AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output of the external flash.
[AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flashes in the  specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
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