TUsing the Flash

Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.

To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (T). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options are not available in all shooting modes; see another sheet):

Mode

Description

AUTO (no icon)

The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.

V(red-eye

As above, except that red-eye reduction is used to minimize “red-eye” caused by

light from the fl ash refl ecting from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustra-

reduction)

tion at right.

 

 

 

T(forced fl ash)

The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration

when shooting in bright light.

 

X(suppressed

The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. bwill appear in the monitor at

lash)f

slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.

U(slow sync)

Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that

W(slow sync with

brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). Wcombines slow sync with red-eye reduction. If

red-eye reduction)

Iis selected for ASHOOTING MODE, shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod.

If the flash will fire, Kwill be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

3Caution

The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

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