54Using the Built-in Flash
3 BasicOperations
Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the
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Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the
• When using the
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| Camera automatically determines surrounding light and |
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g Auto discharge | automatically when necessary, such as when using a |
shutter speed likely to cause camera shake or in backlit | |
| conditions. (The flash may pop up but may not discharge |
| if the camera determines that the flash is not necessary.) |
h Manual discharge | Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when |
popped up, does not discharge when retracted. | |
i reductAuto flash+Redeye | Lights a |
Manl flash+Redeye | Discharges flash manually. Lights a |
j reduct | light before manual flash. |
Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the Kbutton is pressed to pop up the flash manually.
Selecting Flash Mode
1 Press the {button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK AUTO
Fn Exit