Pentax K-500 Operating Guide
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The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture
mode.
1
Press the four-way controller (4) in standby mode.
The Flash Mode setting screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select a flash mode, and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
I
k
k
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges the flash immediately before closing
the shutter. Captures moving objects as if they are
leaving a light trail behind them.
r
Wireless Mode
You can synchronize an optional external flash
without using a sync cord. (p.257)
Capture Mode
Selectable Flash Mode
n
/H
C
/i/E/F/r
e
/K/c
E
/F/G/H/I/r
b
/L/a/p
E
/F/k/r
The flash does not discharge in the following capture modes:
• C
• C
mode
• K
(Sunset) or d (Blue Sky) of n mode
• K
(Sunset), d (Blue Sky), A (Night Scene), Z (Night Scene HDR),
y
(Backlight Silhouette), U (Candlelight), n (Stage Lighting) or
E (Museum) of H mode
Slow-speed Sync and Trailing Curtain Sync slow down the shutter speed.
To avoid camera shake, either turn on the Shake Reduction function, or use
a tripod.
Flash Mode
Function
Cancel
Cancel
MENU
Auto Flash Discharge
Auto Flash Discharge
OK
OK
OK
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