Konica Minolta dimage z3 User Manual (en)
To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit
to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while
the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking
pictures.
to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while
the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking
pictures.
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button
(2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
(2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit
conditions.
conditions.
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before the main
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when tak-
ing photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes
contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when tak-
ing photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes
contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of
the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.
the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are bal-
anced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in
dark locations to reveal background details. Ask your sub-
ject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still
be open for the background exposure. Because expo-
sures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommend-
ed.
anced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in
dark locations to reveal background details. Ask your sub-
ject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still
be open for the background exposure. Because expo-
sures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommend-
ed.
Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.
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Basic recording
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow sync. with
red-eye reduction
red-eye reduction
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
red-eye reduction
Flash modes
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
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