KUsing the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
When the fl ash is used, the camera’s 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
To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (K). The fl ash 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 pg. 106):
| 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(fl ash off ) | The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. 0will appear in the monitor at slow | |
shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended. | ||
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| Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that brightly | |
T(slow sync) | lit scenes may be overexposed). If Dis selected for aSHOOTING MODE, shutter speed may | |
| be as slow as 3 s. Use a tripod. |
If the fl ash will fi re, Xwill be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Caution
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
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