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Taking Photos with the Flash
Use the flash when taking photos at night or in a dark room. You
can also set the camera so that the flash does not fire.
1
Press or until [FLASH] appears on the shooting
screen�
FLASH
AUTO FLASH
FORCED FLASH
SUPPRESSED FLASH
2
Press or to select the flash setting�
•
For more information on flash settings, see “Types of
Flash”.
3
Press the Shutter button all the way down�
•
If you press the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the
self-timer light will flash and the shutter will not release.
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Types of Flash
AUTO FLASH
The flash will fire automatically when the surroundings are
dark. This setting applies to most situations.
FORCED FLASH
The flash will fire regardless of the brightness of the
surroundings. Use this setting when the subject is dark due to
backlighting.
SUPPRESSED FLASH
The flash will not fire even if the surroundings are dark. This
setting is suitable for shooting in places where flash
photography is prohibited.
When shooting in dark places without using the flash, it is
recommended to steady the camera on a table or similar
surface.
Taking Macro Photos
Use macro shooting when you want to get close to the subject.
1
Press or until [MACRO] appears on the
shooting screen�
MACRO
OFF
ON
2
Press or and select [ON]�
3
Press the Shutter button all the way down�
Macro shooting is performed.
