Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Flash Modes

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

VAuto with red-eye reduction

Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A54).

XFill flash

The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

YSlow sync

Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed.

Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background.

ZRear-curtain sync

Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

CLowering the Flash

When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

CEffective Range of the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 21 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

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