Sony DSC-RX1/RX1R manual Red Eye Reduction, What causes the red-eye phenomenon?

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Before Use
	Red Eye Reduction
Shooting
Viewing	The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using
Using MENU items (Shooting)	flash.
Using MENU items (Viewing)	1. MENU			1	[Red Eye Reduction]	desired mode
Changing settings
		On	The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Viewing images on a TV
		Off	Does not use [Red Eye Reduction].
Using with your computer
Printing
		What causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Troubleshooting
	Pupils become dilated in dark environments. The flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
Precautions/About this camera	back of the eye (retina) (A), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.

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Other ways to reduce red-eye

If the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image using the software “PlayMemories Home.”

Notes

To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.

[Red Eye Reduction] may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as the distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:

In [Sweep Panorama] mode

When (Night Scene) or (Hand-held Twilight) mode is selected in [Scene Selection]. When the Smile Shutter function is activated.

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