Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press the rotary multi selector m(flash mode).

The flash mode menu is displayed.

2Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired flash mode and press the kbutton.

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

Flash mode

few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A

131).

 

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton

 

 

 

 

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mode (Auto) APlayback: and Photography Basic

BShooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim

Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration reduction (A133) to Off in setup menu (A124) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

The Eindicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when Eis displayed may be slightly mottled.

The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.

BNote on the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W(off).

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