Using the Flash
The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording.
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Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13).
Press the flash button (n) to change the flash mode.
yEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.
Auto flash:
The flash flashes automatically when shooting conditions require extra lighting.
Red-eye reduction:
Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then flash again to take the actual image. Your camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. Force on:
The Flash flashes every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.
Slow sync:
The Flash flashes with a slow shutter speed.
Force off:
The flash does not work in dark situation.
3 Press shutter button to take a picture.
Caution
yThe flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
yThe available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected
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