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Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.5-4.0m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft. 1 in.).
The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy auto mode
(A18), only Auto (default setting) and Off are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option (A89).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
UAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In G (easy auto) mode (A18), the
camera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene.
VAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A29).
WOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
XFill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
YSlow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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