K Using 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 (K). 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 the restrictions in another supplied document):
| Mode | Description | |
AUTO (no icon) | The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations. | |
K (fi ll 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. | ||
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W (suppressed | The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. 0 will appear in the monitor at | |
lash)f | 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 | |
T (slow sync) | brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). If U is selected for a SHOOTING MODE, shutter | |
| speed may be slow. Use a tripod. |
If the flash will fire, X will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
CCaution
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
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