Using the Flash

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

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The flash has a range of about 0.3–5.5 m (11 in. –18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3–3.5 m (11 in. –11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31).

WOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

XFill flash

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

YSlow sync

U(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

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

Setting the Flash Mode

1Press X(flash mode).

The flash mode menu is displayed.

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

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

When U (auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for a

few seconds regardless of the monitor settings optionFlash mode applied (A103).

If a setting is not applied by pressing kwithin a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

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