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Using the Flash
Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (
T
). The fl ash mode
changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the
current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the fol-
lowing options (some options are not available in all shooting modes; see
pg. 93):
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
AUTO (no icon) The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
T
(fi ll fl ash)
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration
when shooting in bright light.
X
(fl ash off )
The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit.
g
will appear in the monitor at slow
shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.
U
(slow sync)
Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that brightly
lit scenes may be overexposed). If
I
is selected for
A
SCENE POSITION
, shutter speed may
be as slow as 4 s. Use a tripod.
If the fl ash will fi re,
c
will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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Caution
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
