Using the Flash, Selecting the Metering Mode

TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

USING THE FLASH

Use the flash according to the guidelines below

	Auto	The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too
	Auto	dark, the flash will fire.
		dark, the flash will fire.

	Red-eye	The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the
	reduction, Auto	flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye phenomenon.

	Force On	The flash always fires.

	Force Off	The flash does not fire.

1.Press the button repeatedly to switch between flash modes. The selected flash mode icon will appear on the LCD monitor.

2.Shoot the image.

About the Red-eye Reduction Function

Shooting with flash in dark places, the subject’s eyes may appear red in the picture. This phenomenon is known as “Red-Eye” and occurs when flash reflects back from the retina.

When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the flash for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look directly at the flash. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, by increasing the lighting indoor settings, or by approaching closer to the subject.

SELECTING THE METERING MODE

The camera enables you to select the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose.

Multi-pattern metering:

The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure.

Spot metering:

The camera meters the light within the AF frame.

1.Set the scene to “Auto” mode. (P. 24)

2.Press the button.

3.Press the or to select Metering then press the SET or button.

5340z specifications

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