Using Flash (Flash)

1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.

Flash

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].

• If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash

modes by pressing [2] ( ). You can turn [ ] ( ) 2

display information on or off by pressing [8] (DISP) (page 12).

> Auto Flash

Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure

(amount of light and brightness) conditions.

 

?Flash Off Flash does not fire.

Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a

<Flash On subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro flash).

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Red Eye

Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to

Reduction

reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.

 

 

 

3.Press the shutter button to shoot.

<indicates the flash will fire.

Back lamp

Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate that image recording is disabled.

You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that charging is complete.

• For information about Flash Range, see page 133.

IMPORTANT!

Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth.

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Snapshot Tutorial