Adjusting the ISO speed p

Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye*:

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

t The camera reduces red-eyes.

Fill in:

t The ﬂash always ﬁres.

t Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

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.

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.

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 Blink Detection or Self-Portrait.

t Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the ﬂash. (p. 121)

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

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, select f . 2 Select an option.

t Select 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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Shooting in the dark