■Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
Flash assist not used | Flash assist used |
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting. Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do not want to use it.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
•Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
•Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect being canceled out.
–Changing the flash intensity (page 79)
–Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 118)
–Changing ISO sensitivity (page 123)
–Changing the contrast setting (page 127)
•Using flash assist can cause an increase in digital noise.
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