KUsing the Flash (Intelligent Flash)

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 flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations.

K(fill flash)

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration

when shooting in bright light.

 

W(suppressed

The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit. 0will 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 Uis selected for aSHOOTING MODE, shutter

 

speed may be slow. Use a tripod.

Caution

The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

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