Mode dial

Control button

Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.Select the desired mode with ( ).

The selected ßash mode indicator appears enlarged on the LCD screen (page 140).

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•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU Þrst so that the menu disappears.

•The recommended distance using the ßash is about 0.4 m to 3 m (15 3/4 inches to 118 1/8 inches) (W)/0.4 m to 2.5 m (15 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T) (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]).

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•When using the SL (Slow synchro) or (No ßash) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, so using a tripod is recommended.

•While charging the ßash, the CHG/ lamp ßashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out and ßash mode is ready.

•You can change the brightness of the ßash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 71). (Except when the mode dial is set to .)

•You can mount an external ßash on this camera (page 72).

To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red

The ßash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET

UP settings (page 140). The indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Red-eye reduction takes approximately one second before actually shooting the image, so hold the camera Þrmly to avoid shaking. In addition, be sure to tell the subject to hold still.

•Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction is more effective under bright lighting and when closer to the subject.