Panasonic DMC-L1 User Guide

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• You can also set the selected flash 

output by doing the following:
– Pressing [

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– Not operating the camera for a few 

seconds

• The flash output setting is memorized 

even if the camera is turned off.

Bounce flash is a technique where the light 
from the flash is reflected off a ceiling or 
wall.
When you directly point the flash at 
subjects such as people, dark shadows 
may appear and skin color etc. may turn 
white. In this case, use bounce flash to 
soften the shadows and take natural 
pictures.

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• The built-in flash is fixed at about 73

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• You can also switch the flash from the 

normal flash position to the bounce 
flash position by pressing the flash 
down until it locks into the bounce flash 
position. (P58)

• Select a whitish ceiling with a high 

reflection ratio. If there are colors and 
patterns on the reflective surface, they will 
affect the color of the picture.

• The available flash range is less than 

when taking pictures with the flash 
normally.

• The reflected light may not reach the 

subject if the ceiling used for reflecting the 
light is too high.

• Using the flash for bounce flash at a 

position other than specified may cause a 
malfunction.

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