Tips

yThe digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process.

yThe digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times.

yThe higher the digital zoom, the lower the image quality.

Using the Flash

The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also for when the subject is in shade or with backlight conditions. Pressing the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate during continuous shooting or movie recording.

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Turn the power on and set the camera

to the Capture mode ( page 13).

Press on the five-way control button (1) to change the flash mode.

yEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon (2) changes.

Auto flash:

Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra lighting.

Full Flash:

Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.

Flash OFF:

The flash never fires even in dark conditions.

Press shutter button to take a picture.

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VistaQuest sensor 505-D Using the Flash, Auto flash, Full Flash, Flash OFF, Press shutter button to take a picture