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Advanced
Features
dForced flash
Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against
a window or in the shade of a tree, 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.
cSlow synchro
This is a Flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This
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.
hSlowest shutter speed
“/” Night scene (SP): Up to 3 sec.
nRed-eye reduction + Slow synchro
Use this mode for Slow synchro shots with Red-eye reduction.
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The image may be overexposed when shooting bright scenes.
dFLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
1Hold down the “d” button.
2Turn the Command dial to select the flash mode
setting.
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See P.64 for information on using an external flash.
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The “x”, “b”, “d”, “c” or “n” appears on the
screen when the flash is used.
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When using the flash in dusty conditions or when it is
snowing, white dots may appear in the image will reflect off
the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the picture using
Suppressed flash mode.
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When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges. At the
time, the indicator lamp blinks orange.
xAuto flash mode
Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires as
required by the shooting conditions.
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If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will
be taken without the flash.
bRed-eye reduction
Use this mode to make sure that the subject’s eyes appear
normal when taking pictures of people in low-light
conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture
is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. The
flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.
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If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will
be taken without the flash.
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◆Red-eye effect ◆

When using the flash to taken a picture 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. Use
Red-eye reduction flash to minimize the likelihood of the effect.
Take the following measures to make Red-eye reduction more effective:
hGet the subjects to look at the camera. hGet as close as possible to the subjects.
To take a picture of a main subject at night with the
background brightly lit, please use the “?” mode “/”
(Night scene) settings (➡P.40).
The available Flash modes are limited depending
on the Photography mode selected (➡P.39).

◆Increasing the monitor brightness ◆

This is useful when you are checking the shot
composition for dimly lit scenes (Slow synchro shots,
etc.).
1Hold down the “D” button.
2Press the “DISP” button. “~” appears on the
screen and the subject is displayed brightly.
To cancel increased brightness:
1Hold down the “D”button.
2Press the “DISP” button again.
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This function is cancelled after each shot.
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This function is purely for checking the composition of your
shot. It does not increase the brightness of the image.
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Even if you increase the brightness in low-light conditions,
you cannot check the subject.
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