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Using the Flash
Using the Flash
Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
1
Press the
N
button to raise the fl ash.
Q
The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary,
remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
2
Press the function button (
Fn5
) to display the following options, then
use the selector to highlight an option and press
MENU/OK
to select.
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
AUTO
AUTO
(AUTO FLASH)
(AUTO FLASH)
//
K
K
(RED EYE REDUCTION)
(RED EYE REDUCTION)
*
*
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situa-
tions.
N
N
(FORCED FLASH)
(FORCED FLASH)
//
L
L
(FORCED FLASH)
(FORCED FLASH)
*
*
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit sub-
jects or for natural coloration when shooting in bright light.
F
F
(SLOW SYNCHRO)
(SLOW SYNCHRO)
//
M
M
(RED EYE & SLOW)
(RED EYE & SLOW)
*
*
Capture both the main subject and the background under low
light (note that brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
l
l
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
//
d
d
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)
*
*
The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
D
D
(COMMANDER)
(COMMANDER)
The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash
units.
P
P
(SUPPRESSED FLASH)
(SUPPRESSED FLASH)
The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. A
tripod is recommended.
* Red-eye removal is available in these modes when Intelligent Face Detection is active
(
P
91) and red-eye removal is on (
P
96). Red-eye removal minimizes “
red-eye
” caused
when light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustra-
tion at right.
