Using the Flash

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash.

The flash has a range of about 0.3 to 6.0 m (1 to 19 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3 to 3.0 m (1 to 9 ft. ) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.

Available Flash Modes

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A34).

WOff

Flash will not fire.

XFill flash

Flash fires when a picture is shot. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

YSlow sync

Fill flash is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

ZRear-curtain sync

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

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