BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
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 73)
—Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 88)
—ISO sensitivity (page 133)
—Contrast (page 137)
Flash Precautions | Flash |
Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.
•You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
•The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.
•The flash does not fire when recording using the following
modes and functions: infinity (
) focus mode (page 85), continuous shutter (page 100), auto bracketing (page
105), Movie mode (page 124). The 
(Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen indicates that the flash is turned off.
•The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by 
(Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.
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