26 BASICRECORDING
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow sync.
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the
flash unit to prevent it from firing.
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash
mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicat-
ed.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light
and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction -multiple flashes are used before
the main flash burst to reduce red-eye;an effect
caused by light reflected from the retina.Use in low-
light conditions when taking photographs of people or
animals.The pre-flashes contract the pupils of the sub-
ject’s eyes.
Fill-flash -the flash fires with each exposure regard-
less of the amount of ambient light.Fill-flash can be
used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct
light or sunshine.
Slow sync.- flash and ambient light exposures are
balanced.Use slow sync. when in dark locations to
reveal background details.Ask your subject not to
move after the flash burst;the shutter may still be open
for the background exposure.Because exposures can
be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Flash cancel -the flash is down and cannot fire.
Flash modes
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
1
2