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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.6 to 3.8 m (2 to 12 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
1.0 to 3.0 m (3 ft. 4 in. to 9 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following
flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Tap flash mode control.
The flash menu is displayed.
2Tap the desired flash mode control.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When d is tapped, the menu will close and the
monitor display will return to shooting mode
without changing the flash mode.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31).
WOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y
Slow 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 light.
9
9
Flash mode