Flash ( ) / Left button
If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first
flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the
flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charg- ing time will be longer.
In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn], [Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.
Take photographs within the flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
Icon | Flash mode | Description |
| Auto flash | If the subject or background is dark, the |
| camera flash will operate automatically. | |
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| If a subject or background is dark, the |
| Auto & Red eye | camera flash will work automatically and will |
| reduction | reduce the |
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| eye reduction function. |
The flash fires regardless of the avail-
Fill in flash able light. The intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor
Slow synchro lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã) will display on the LCD moni-
tor.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
automatically.
The flash does not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography
Flash off is prohibited. When you capture an image in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warn-
ing indicator ( Ã) will appear on the LCD monitor.
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