Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye Fix*:

t The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

t The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.

Slow Sync:

t The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

t Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.

t Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Fill in:

t The flash always fires.

t Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

Red-eye*:

t The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

t The camera reduces red-eyes.

Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark.

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.

t Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.

t Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 95)

t If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo.

Adjusting the ISO speed p

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (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.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Functions “ ISO “ an option.

t Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.

t The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. t When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.

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