Using the Flash

You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Auto].

Flash Range

* When ISO Setting (GP.124) is set to [Auto] or [ISO 400]

Wide-angle

Approx. 20 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens)

Telephoto

Approx. 25 cm to 2.0 m (from the front of the lens)

Flash Modes

 

Flash Off

The flash will not fire.

 

 

 

 

Auto

The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit

 

 

or backlit.

 

Red-Eye Flash

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s eyes

 

 

appear red in pictures.

 

Flash On(*)

The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

 

Flash Synchro.(*)

The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is useful

 

 

when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera

 

 

shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended.

(*)This function is not available in easy shooting mode.

1 Press the ADJ./OK button toward F (flash).

• The list of the flash modes symbol is displayed on the picture display.

2 Press the ADJ./OK

button !" to select the flash mode.

The flash mode symbol is displayed at the upper left of the picture display.

The flash mode symbol blinks at the upper left of the picture display when the flash is charging. Once the flash is charged, the symbol stops blinking and lights steadily and the camera is ready to shoot.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Samsung CX1 Using the Flash, Press the ADJ./OK button toward F flash, Press the ADJ./OK Button ! to select the flash mode