lFlash Photography

Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

1 Raise the flash. Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (M) will

be displayed and the flash lamp will light Flash pop-up control when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway.

2Choose a flash mode.

See page 113 for more information. In 0mode, flash mode is fixed at M(fill flash) and the flash fires with every shot.

3Take pictures.

In i, k, p, n, o, s, and wmodes, the flash fires as required. To turn the flash off, lower the flash or choose a flash mode of s.

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In P, S, A, M, and 0modes, the flash fires with every shot. Lower

the flash to prevent it firing.

 

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