dSetting the Flash (Intelligent 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.67 for information on the available Shooting modes.

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By calculating subject distance and brightness, the camera automatically adjusts the flash amount and sensitivity to suit shooting conditions. This maintains consistent balance of bright/dark areas across the image in low-light conditions (dimly-lit room, etc). The Intelligent Flash feature guarantees consistent results when using the flash.

CAUTION Notes on using flash

If the shutter speed is set to a speed faster than 1/1000 sec., the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.

If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging (indicator lamp blinking orange), the picture will be taken without the flash (when using [AUTO] and ).

The flash charging time may increase when the batteries are low on charge.

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main flash). Do not move the camera until the picture is taken.

1Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash.
2 Select the flash mode setting.The flash setting changes each time you press d(q).When [ FACEDETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] is set.

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

[ AUTO FLASH] (not displayed)

Use this mode for ordinary photography.

The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.

[ RED 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).

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