Flash

1Press (Flash) on the control button.

2Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight.

(Flash On)

Flash always operates.

(Slow

Flash always operates.

Synchro (Flash

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the

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background that is out of flash light.

 

 

(Flash Off)

Flash does not operate.

Notes

•The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.

•While charging the flash, is displayed.

•You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.

•[Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.

•In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off].

zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash photos

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

•Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

•Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Flash Off] is automatically selected.)

•Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms

firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

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