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FLASH ( ) button
Indicator Flashmode Indicator
Definition
Ifthe subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
Flashmode indicator
Redeye
reduction
Slowsynchro
Fillin flash
Flashoff
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation
where flash photography is prohibited. When you take an image in a low light condition,
thecamera shake warning indicator ( )willdisplay on the LCD monitor.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically
andwill reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
Theflash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be
controlled,according to the prevailing conditions.
Thebrighter the background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be.
The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the
correctexposure. We recommend using a tripod. When you take an image in a low light
condition,the camera shake warning indicator ( )will display on the LCD monitor.
INFORMATION
Usingthe flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7
seconds.If the batteries are weak, the chargingtimewillbelonger.
Insuper macro mode, continuous shot or AEB mode, the flash function will not operate.