Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the flash at an extremely close distance, please note that a shadow of the lens may appear in the picture taken.

Four-way controller 4button

Press the b button to pop up the flash and select a flash mode.

3 Taking

1 Press the four-way controller (4) in Amode.

The flash mode selection screen appears. You can select a flash mode using the four- way controller (45).

Flash Mode

Auto

Pictures

MENU Cancel

OK OK

2 Press the 4button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c, d or His also an effective way of reducing red eyes.

If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected by the red-eye compensation function (p.182).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.147

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