Pentax HZ15 Operating Guide

Flash Mode

The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light

or for fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a

subject with pronounced shadows.
1. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the

Flash Settings Menu.

2. Press the left/right to select any one of the

following 6 modes:
•

Force Off

Flash is turned off.

•

Flash Auto

Camera flash discharges automatically

based on existing light conditions.

•

Force Flash

The flash will engage with each shot even

if there is enough available light to take

the photo without flash.

•

Slow Sync.

This allows for night scenery photos that

include people in the foreground. The

use of a tripod is recommended when

shooting with this setting.

•

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye

Use this mode for slow synchro shots with

red-eye reduction.

•

Red-Eye Reduction

The camera emits a brief pre-flash before

the picture is taken to reduce red-eye

effects.

3. Press the

button to confirm the settings and

exit the menu.

Please avoid the finger touch with the bumped

part on the grip while using the camera ,or your

finger will shadow the flash to work.