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Recording
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the
second flash is activated.
Item Description of settings
‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
‰: Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye
Reduction
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync.
:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction
When taking pictures against a dark backgrou nd landscape, this feature
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark backgrou nd
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
Œ:
Forced Flash
OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.