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Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
1Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
2Press the button.
The flash pops up.
• In AUTO, AUTO+ or Scene Selection
mode, the flash automatically pops up
if the amount of light is insufficient or
the subject is backlit. The built-in flash
does not pop up even if you press the
button.
button
3After the flash has finished

charging, shoot the subject.

z Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot
release the shutter.
z Lit: The flash has been charged and is
ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired
to help focus on a subject (AF
Illuminator).
•z is indicated only in the recording
information display (For Live View)
mode.
z (Flash charging) indicator