Shooting options
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Shooting in the dark

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Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select
Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.
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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 142)
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If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of
dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
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In some modes, you can also set the flash option by pressing [
m
],
and then selecting Flash.
Icon Description
Red-eye:
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The flash will fire twice when the subject or
background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect.
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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash.
Do not move until the flash fires a second time.
Fill in:
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The flash always fires.
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The camera automatically adjusts light intensity.
Slow Sync:
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The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
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This option is recommended when you want to
capture more ambient light to reveal more details in
the background.
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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
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The camera will display the shake warning when
you are shooting in low light.
Red-eye Fix:
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The flash fires twice when the subject or background
is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its
advanced software analysis.
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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash.
Do not move until the flash fires a second time.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.