Setting the flash to Slow Synchro Function using the PowerShot SD1200 IS.

Article ID: ART128849 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

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Have you ever tried taking a picture with a nightscape in the background only to have the background come out dark and unrecognizable? If you use [Slow Synchro], you can shoot the subject and nightscape clearly. This section describes how to set [Slow Synchro].

attention:

  • Using Slow Synchro increases the chances for camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended.
  • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().
  • If you use flash in any of the following shooting modes, images will be shot under the [Slow Synchro] () setting.

- [Landscape] (), [Night Snapshot] (), [Sunset] (), [Night Scene] (), [Long Shutter] ()

  • To set [Slow Synchro], it is required to preset the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following settings.

- [Program AE] (), [Aperture priority] (), [Stitch Assist] ()


1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.


2. Press the <Flash> () button or the right <directional button> ([Flash]).


3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.

Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select the [Slow Synchro] ().

Make sure to select [Slow Synchro].


4. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor, this completes the setting process.

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