BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Flash Assist

Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient.

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Flash assist used

Flash assist not used

1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

3.Use [] and [] to select “Flash Assist”, and then press [].

4.Use [] and [] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.

IMPORTANT!

•Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.

•Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.

—Flash intensity (page 72)

—Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 88)

—ISO sensitivity (page 119)

—Contrast (page 122)

•Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital noise in recorded images.

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