•Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash light.

•Because the shutter speed is slower under dark

conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you

use a tripod.

•While the flash is being charged, the lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp

goes out.

•You can change the brightness of the flash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings

(page 70). (Except when the mode dial is set to .)

•You can mount an external flash on this camera (page 71).

To pop up the flash manually (Pop-up Flash mode)

Normally, the flash strobes automatically according to lighting conditions. However, you can pop up the flash only when you want to use it. Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Manual] in the SET UP settings (page 140).

To strobe the flash

1Slide the OPEN (FLASH) switch in the arrow direction.

The flash pops up.

2Set the flash mode to (Forced

flash) or (Slow synchro).

3Shoot the image.

OPEN (FLASH)

To return to auto mode

Set [Pop-up Flash] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings.

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 140). appears on the screen.

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•The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen pre- strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

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