Using the Flash

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash.

•The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

•If the flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A20), the camera

automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode. When the flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and Wis displayed at the top of the monitor.

Selecting a Flash Mode

When using auto mode (A50), certain scene modes (A35), or smart portrait mode (A46), the following flash modes are available.

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A30).

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. 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 light.

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