How to set the flash to Slow Syncro Mode using the PowerShot A480.
Article ID: ART129943
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Date published: 05/12/2015
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Date last updated: 08/17/2015
Solution
Setting Slow Syncro
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 [Special Scene] () shooting modes, such as [Night Snapshot] (), [Sunset] (), and [Long Shutter] (), images will be shot under the [Slow Synchro] () setting.
1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.
2. Press the <Flash> () button.
3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.
Operate the <directional buttons> 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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) shooting modes, such as [Night Snapshot] (
), [Sunset] (
), and [Long Shutter] (
), images will be shot under the [Slow Synchro] (
) setting.
) button.
Operate the <directional buttons> to select the [Slow Synchro] (
Make sure to select [Slow Synchro].