Flash Mode

You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

Enter shooting mode Mflexible button 2 (Z) Mflexible button 2 (xFlash)

Available Flash Modes

wAuto flash

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

yFlash off

The flash does not fire.

•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.

xAlways fire flash

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

Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the flash mode.

•To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Flash

Auto flash

Flash off

Always fire flash

Features Shooting

C The Flash Lamp

• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.

- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.

•If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

•The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.

•The setting applied in APoint and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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