Features Shooting

Available Flash Modes

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

VAuto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.

WOff

Flash does 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 an image 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.

C Flash Mode Setting

•The flash mode setting varies depending on the shooting mode. See “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (A52) and “Default Settings” (A60) for more information.

•Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

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

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red eye” while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:

•More time than usual is required to save images.

•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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