Shooting options

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Shooting in the dark

Adjusting the ISO speed

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better
photo without using the flash.

In Shooting mode, select

1

f

.

Select an option.
2

Select t to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the

brightness of the subject and lighting.

Auto
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.
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Option Description
Red-eye*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is t
dark.
The camera reduces red-eyes.t
Fill in:
The flash always fires.t
Light intensity is adjusted automatically.t
Slow Sync:
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.t
Select this when you want to capture ambient light t
to reveal more details in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.t
Red-eye Fix*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is t
dark.
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced t
software analysis.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time.
Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t Blink
Detection or Self-Portrait.
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance t
from the flash. (p. 126)
If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear t
on your photo.