
31
Using the Flash
Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
:
A
(Auto)
M
o
de
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press the rotary multi selector
m
(flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired mode and press the
k
button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When
U
(auto) is applied,
D
is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of
Photo info
settings (
A
164).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Flash mode
3 5
3 5
B
Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (
W
) or Lighting Is Dim
•
Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set
Vibration
reduction
(
A
166) to
Off
in setup menu (
A
157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
•
E
may be displayed in the shooting screen. When
E
is displayed, ISO sensitivity is
automatically increased.
•
The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.
B
Note on the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to
W
(off).