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.50 for information on the available Photography modes.

MEMO What is Intelligent Flash?

The Intelligent Flash feature instantly determines the subject’s position, distance from the camera, exposure, etc., and automatically adjusts the camera settings to the optimal flash volume and sensitivity for the scene. Even dimly lit indoor scenes can be shot beautifully, just as they appear, without subjects being washed out or losing background details.

The Intelligent Flash feature is always used when shooting with flash.

The flash setting changes each time you press d(q).

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

AUTO Auto flash (not displayed)

Use this mode for ordinary photography.

The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.

bRED 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).

MEMO Red-eye effect

When using the flash to take a picture of people in low- light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye.

dFORCED FLASH

Use this mode in backlit scenes, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting.

In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

CSUPPRESSED FLASH

This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used.

In dark conditions, we recommend using a tripod. Any time, flash does not fire.

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