68Using the Built-in Flash

3 BasicOperations

Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.

The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting (p.244)).

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the shooting conditions. Refer to “Lens and Built-in Flash” (p.263) for details.

•The built-in flash always fully discharges when using a lens without an s (Auto) position.

For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.241).

Setting the Flash Mode

 

Flash Mode

Function

C

Auto Flash

Automatically measures the ambient light and

Discharge

determines whether to use the flash.

i

Auto Flash+

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before

Red-eye Reduction

the automatic flash.

E

Flash On

Discharges the flash for each picture.

F

Flash On+

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before

Red-eye Reduction

the main flash.

 

 

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the

G Slow-speed Sync

brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with

the sunset in the background, both the person and

 

 

the background are captured beautifully. (p.242)

H

Slow-speed Sync+

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before

Red-eye

the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

I Trailing Curtain

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the

shutter. Captures moving objects as if they are

k Sync

leaving a light trail behind them.

r Wireless Mode

You can synchronize an optional external flash

without using a sync cord. (p.248)