Using the Flash

1. Press the button to cycle through flash settings.

Each time you press the button, the flash settings will

 

 

change.

*

Auto

The flash fires automatically.

*

Flash on

The flash always fires.

 

Flash off

The flash will not fire.

*When red-eye reduction is enabled (Advanced Guide p. 30), the red-eye reduction lamp lights when the flash fires.

Red-eye reduction: This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from

the eyes and making them appear red.

cannot be set in mode.

ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 127).

ÎSee Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 11).

You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon

() appears.

When the LCD monitor is on and flash recharging begins, the indicator blinks orange and the LCD monitor turns off. When recharging ends, the indicator turns off and the LCD monitor turns on. The time required for flash recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power.

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