Using the Flash

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

The flash has a range of 0.3–4.6 m (11.9 in.–15 ft. 1.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–2.5 m (11.9 in.–8 ft. 2.4 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available:

zAuto (default for L (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

AAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (c 29).

BOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

JFill flash

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

D Slow sync

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

1 Press J (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press d.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When z (auto) is applied, z is only displayed for five seconds.

The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and high- sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

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