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 built-in flash.

The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.156)).

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 Built-in Flash (p.158)

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

•The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s(Auto).

 

Camera automatically determines surrounding light and

 

built-in flash pops up. The flash pops up and discharges

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 red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.

Manl flash+Redeye

Discharges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction

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.

Fn

The Fn menu appears.

OK AUTO

Fn Exit