dSetting the Flash

Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.57 for information on the available Photography modes.

The flash setting changes each time you press d (q).

MEMO

When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.

AUTO Auto flash (not displayed)

Use this mode for ordinary photography.

The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.

bRED EYE REDUCTION

This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light conditions.Use this mode to minimize red-eye (eyes appear in red in the finished photo).
MEMO Red-eye effect

When using the flash to take a picture of people in low- light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye.

dFORCED FLASH

Use this mode in backlit scenes, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting.

In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

CSUPPRESSED FLASH

This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used.

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting in Suppressed flash mode in the dark condition.

Any time, flash does not fire.

cSLOW SYNCHRO, n RED EYE & SLOW

This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod. Using n synchronizes Red-eye reduction mode.

Using /selects slow shutter speeds of up to 3 seconds.

CAUTION

In bright scenes, overexposure may occur.

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