Still Images

Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.

zPress the rbutton, press the qrbuttons to

choose a flash mode, and then press the m button.

XThe option you configured is now displayed.

Auto

The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions.

hOn

You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” (p. 38).

ZSlow Synchro

With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.

•Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move

until the shutter sound is finished playing.

•Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake.

A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS

•Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (p. 110).

!Off

You can prepare the camera for shooting without the flash.

•If a flashing icon is displayed when you press the shutter button

halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

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