Shooting in the dark
Option Description
•The flash fires twice when the subject or background
is dark.
•The camera corrects
Slow Sync:
•The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
•This option is recommended when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
•Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
•The camera will display the shake warning (
Fill in:
• The flash always fires.
•The camera adjusts light intensity automatically.
•The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
•The camera reduces
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
*There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.
•Flash options are not available if you set Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB options or select
•Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 90)
•If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
Adjusting the ISO speed
The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash.
1 | In Shooting mode, press [ | ]. | ||
2 | Select Shooting → ISO → an option. | |||
| • Select |
| to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the | |
brightness of the subject and lighting.
•The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
•When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto.
•When the
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