K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in
To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (K). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than 4, 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 pg. 108):
Mode | Description | |
4(no icon) | The flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations. | |
K (fill flash) | The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration when | |
shooting in bright light. | ||
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W (flash off) | The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit. 0 will appear in the monitor at slow | |
| shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended. | |
| Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that brightly | |
T (slow sync) | lit scenes may be overexposed). If Dis selected for ASCENE POSITION, shutter speed may be | |
| as slow as 3s. Use a tripod. | |
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If the flash will fire, X will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
CCaution
The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
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