Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
1 Press the button. | button |
The flash pops up.
• In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit. The 
button.
2 After the flash charging is completed, shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter.
Lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.
•When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to help easily focus a subject (AF illuminator).
(Flash charging) indicator
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Shooting techniques
•The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the image. Remove the lens hood.
•Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.
Notes
•Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter.
•Do not use the camera while the flash is not fully pulled up.
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