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Advanced
Features
dForced flash
Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a
subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to
obtain the correct colors when shooting under lighting such
as fluorescent lamps. 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.

◆Increasing the monitor brightness ◆

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.65 for information on using an external flash.
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The available Flash modes are limited depending
on the Photography mode selected (➡P.39).
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 very dusty conditions or when it is
snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to the flash
reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the
shot 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
same time, the indicator lamp blinks orange.
xAuto flash mode
Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires
automatically as required by the shooting conditions.
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If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be
taken without the flash.
bRed-eye reduction
Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes appear
natural when photographing 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 automatically as required by the shooting
conditions.
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If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be
taken without the flash.
(EXCLUDING ,)
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This is useful when you are checking the shot
composition for dimly lit scenes (Slow synchro shots,
etc.). Press the “DISP” button 2while holding down
the “D” Exposure compensation button 1. “~”
appears on the screen and the subject is displayed
brightly.
To cancel increased brightness, press the “DISP”
button 2again while holding down the “D” button 1.
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This function is automatically 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
photographed image.
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Even if you increase the brightness in low-light conditions,
you cannot check the subject.
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◆Red-eye effect ◆

When using the flash to photograph 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 effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye 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).