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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Using the Basic Shooting Functions

m Flash Mode

Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.
•When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5m (1 ft.
8in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m
(1ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(A14) and tap the flash mode icon.
2Tap the desired flash mode icon.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
aAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
bAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A35).
cOff
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.
dSlow sync
a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode
Auto