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

Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash.

WOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.

XFill flash

Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit 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 lighting.

CThe Flash Mode Setting

•The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

-See “Default Settings” (A59).

-“Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A53).

•Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A63) for more information.

•The flash mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

Features Shooting

CRed-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).

To reduce red-eye, a series of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.

• More time than usual is required to record pictures.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

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