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Bas
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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3-3.5 m (1-11.5 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.2 m (2-7.2 ft.)
(when
ISO sensitivity
is set to
Auto
). The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
m
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press
k
.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
D
will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info
option (
A
120).
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U
Auto (default setting for
A
(auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
A
29).
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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