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Snapshot Tutorial
IMPORTANT!
• The camera will not release the shutter unless the flash unit is raised when any one
of the following conditions exists. Be sure to raise the flash unit whenever shooting
with flash is required.
– When shooting with Flash CS, which requires the flash to fire
– When
<
(Flash On) is selected for the flash mode
– When
>
(Auto Flash) or
¥
(Red-Eye Reduction) is selected for the flash mode
and the camera judges that flash is required
NOTE
• Take care to ensure nothing is close to or in contact with the flash unit when it fires.
Also make sure that the flash unit and the area around it is not dirty. Objects, dust,
or dirt near the flash unit can be burned when the flash fires.
• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too
close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient
temperature, etc.). With new batteries it takes about 5 seconds.
• Flash charging time and operation are affected by the remaining battery capacity.
The flash will take longer than normal to charge if it is being used when the battery
level indicator is showing
or
while “Alkaline” is selected for the “Battery
Type” setting (page 19).
indicates that the flash is disabled. Replace batteries as soon as possible.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select
?
(Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash
photography is prohibited.
• While A, S, or M is selected for the exposure mode, the flash will not fire if
>
(Auto
Flash) or
¥
(Red Eye Reduction) is selected as the flash mode. If you want the
flash to fire, select
<
(Flash On) as the flash mode.