How to use the external flash. (optional) - DC-FZ1000M2, DC-G95

After attaching the flash (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built-in flash.

Preparation

Close the built-in flash and set the Camera [ON / OFF] switch to [OFF].

Removing the hot shoe cover

• The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
• Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction of the rear of your camera while pressing down on the opposite end of the hot-shoe cover (As indicated in the following diagram).

Now attach the external flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the external flash.

Notes

• When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t offer direct communication with this camera:
  • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash when it is used. When you use an external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and ISO sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.
  • Set the camera to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode and then set the same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash. (The proper exposure cannot be achieved because the aperture value changes in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. The light of the external flash cannot be properly adjusted since the aperture value cannot be fixed in Program AE Mode).
• When the external flash is attached, the following functions are available even when using the flash:
  • Aperture bracketing
  • Focus bracketing
• You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity on the camera even when the external flash is attached.
• Some commercially available external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. If such flashes are used, they could cause a malfunction or hinder normal operation of the camera.
• Be sure to hold both the camera and the external flash when it is attached to the camera. If you hold only the external flash, it could become detached from the camera.
• If you take pictures close to the subject while taking wide-angle pictures, the light of the flash is obstructed by the lens and the bottom of the screen may be dark.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the external flash for further details.