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Icon Flash mode Description
Auto flash If the subject or background is
dark, the camera flash will operate
automatically.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera flash will work automatically
and will reduce the red-eye effect by
using the red-eye reduction function.
Fill in flash
The flash fires regardless of the
available light. The intensity of the
flash will be automatically controlled
to suit the prevailing conditions.
Slow synchro
The flash operates with a slow shutter
speed to obtain a balanced correct
exposure. In poor lighting conditions
the camera shake warning indicator
() will display on the LCD monitor.
Flash off
The flash does not fire.
Select this mode when capturing
images in a place or situation where
flash photography is prohibited. When
you capture an image in a poorly lit
condition, the camera shake warning
indicator ( ) will appear on the LCD
monitor.
Red-eye reduction When a shot with "red eye" is
detected, this mode will reduce the
red-eye effect automatically.
Flash ( ) / Left button
If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
synchro 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 re-charging time for
the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
charging time will be longer.
In the ASR mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset],
[Dawn], [Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the
flash function will not operate.
(Exceptionally, the flash function will operate when you use the
wise shot in the ASR mode)
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.
Flash mode indicator