When shooting under these conditions: | Select this mode | Icon shown |
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The flash does not fire. Use this setting | Flash Off |
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for outdoor pictures, or where flash is |
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shooting towards a reflective surface, |
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such as a window or a mirror. If there is not |
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enough light when using this setting, your |
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pictures will be too dark. |
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The flash fires automatically as needed. | Auto Flash |
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Use this setting to take most pictures. |
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subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief | Reduction |
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preflash before the regular flash. |
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The flash fires for every picture. Use | Flash Always |
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this setting in |
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to provide |
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low light. |
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There is a slight delay in the flash than it | Slow Sync |
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does in Auto. Hold the camera steady until |
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you have taken your pictures. |
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NOTE:
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can damage these components and interfere with the correct flash operation.
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