Selecting a flash mode

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,Set the mode dial to , and press v () on the control button repeatedly to select a

flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source.

(Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(Slow synchro): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions, so you can

clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area.

(No flash): The flash will not be used.

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

•You can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, M, , or .

•The recommended distance using the flash is as

follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSC-

P93A: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m

(23 5/8 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to

3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T)

•The flash fires twice. First pre-emission is to adjust the amount of flash light, and second emission is to shoot the image.

•You can change the brightness of the flash

using [ ] (Flash Level) in the menu settings

(page 113). (When the mode dial is set to , you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)

•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(flash charge) lamp flashes. After charging is

completed, the lamp goes out.

•This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

When shooting against a light source

In Auto mode, shooting against a light source automatically flashes even when there is enough light around the subject. (Daylight synchro)

Before flashed

When flashed

•The best performance may not be given depending on shooting conditions.

•When you do not want to use the flash, set the

flash mode to (No flash).

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