NUsing the Flash (Super Intelligent Flash)

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When the flash is used, the camera’s Super 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 dimly-lit indoor scenes. Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.

1Choose a flash mode.

Press the selector right (N). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than A, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the display. Choose from the following options:

Mode

Description

A(auto)

The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.

K(auto with

As above, except that camera minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the fl ash

red-eye reduction)

is refl ected from the subject’s retinas. Available in Conly.

N(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.

 

 

The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. k will appear in the

P(off )

monitor at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a

 

tripod is recommended.

O(slow sync)

Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that

brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).

 

M(slow sync with

As for slow sync, except that camera minimizes “red-eye.” Available in Conly.

red-eye reduction)

 

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