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Flash modes |
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The flash can be used when taking still images. To set the |
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flash mode, simply press the flash mode/delete button (1) |
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on the back of the camera until the desired mode is dis- |
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played. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left |
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corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off | 1 |
and auto reset (p.40) is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash with
The flash modes are displayed in the following order:
Autoflash | Autoflash with | Flash | Night | |
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| cancel | portrait |
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in
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Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is pro- hibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The
Night portrait - for flash portraits at night. The camera automatically balances the flash and background expo- sures. When taking portraits, ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure. The
Flash range - Automatic operation
The camera automatically controls the flash output. For
Telephoto position | |
0.25m ~ 3.2m (0.8 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.) | 0.25m ~ 2.5m (0.8 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.) |
Flash signals
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash. When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash is charging and the shutter will not release. When the lamp turns green, the flash is charged and ready to fire.
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