Using the Flash

2Press m(flash mode) on the multi selector.

• The flash menu is displayed.

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

3Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a

mode, and press k.

• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the

 

top of the monitor.

 

• When U(auto) is applied, Ddisappears after a

 

few seconds regardless of the monitor settings

Flash mode

(A100).

 

 

• If a setting is not applied by pressing kwithin a few

 

seconds, the selection is cancelled.

 

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BLowering the Built-in Flash

Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the built-in flash when not in use (A6).

BShooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A103) to Off when using a tripod.

•The Eis displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Images taken when Eis displayed may be slightly mottled.

BNote on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W(off).

CThe Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off

30until the flash has finished charging.