Using the Q Button

3Highlight pFLASH MODE in the quick menu (P34) and rotate the rear command dial

to select from the options below. Press the Q button to proceed.

Mode

Description

Q(AUTO FLASH)/

The flash fires when required. This option is available in program AE (mode P) only.

K(RED EYE REDUCTION)*

N(FORCED FLASH)/

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural color-

L(FORCED FLASH)*

ation when shooting in bright light.

F(SLOW SYNCHRO)/

Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that brightly

M(RED EYE & SLOW)*

lit scenes may be overexposed).

l (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)/

The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.

d(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)*

 

D(COMMANDER)

A flash mounted on the hot shoe can be used to control optional remote flash units.

 

 

P(SUPPRESSED FLASH)

The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit. A tripod is recommended.

 

 

*Red-eye removal is available in these modes when Intelligent Face Detection is active (P78) and red-eye removal is on (P81). Red-eye removal minimizes“red-eye”caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.

RFlash options can also be accessed from the shooting menu (P81).

QDepending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash.

RTurn off or lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.

RIf pis displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the flash will fire when the photo is taken.

RExcept in commander mode, the flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

Flash Sync Speed

The flash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1/180 s or slower.

Button Menu) (Quick Q The

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