Using the Flash

The fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following fl ash modes are available:

Mode

Description

Auto

Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.

 

 

Auto with red-

Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).

eye reduction

 

Flash Cancel (off )

Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.

Anytime Flash

Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shad-

(fi ll fl ash)

ows and back-lit subjects.

Slow sync

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture

background at night or under dim light.

 

 

 

Playback and Photography Basic

1

Flash

2

Flash

 

 

Confirm

 

 

 

 

Confirm

 

Display flash-mode menu.

 

Highlight mode.

3

 

Make selection (to exit without changing

 

mode, wait five seconds). Selection is shown

by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is off.

The Flash Lamp

The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

On (red): Flash will fi re when picture is taken

Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

Off: Flash off or not required.

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