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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.3–3.5m (1–11 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the
way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5–2.5m (1–8 ft.) when
ISO sensitivity is set to Auto. The following flash modes are available.

Setting the Flash Mode

1Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
desired flash mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A124).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
UAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
VAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A31).
WOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
XFill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
YSlow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode
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