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Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash
Flash Mode
The current fl ash mode is displayed in the control panel as shown below.
is displayed when the fl ash is off .
The fl ash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial.
*
SLOW
is displayed after main command dial is released.
,
,
S
,
M
P, A
Auto
Auto+
red-eye
reduction
Off
Rear-curtain
sync
Fill fl ash
Red-eye
reduction
Fill fl ash
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction
Red-eye
reduction
Slow sync
Rear-
slow sync
*
Off
Auto+Slow sync
Auto+
Slow sync+
red-eye
reduction
: Red-eye reduction
Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before fl ash fi res, reducing “red-eye.”
AUTO: Auto fl ash
When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, fl ash pops up automatically when
shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fi res as required. If this icon is not
displayed, fl ash will only pop up when button is pressed.
SLOW: Slow sync
Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or
under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.
REAR: Rear-curtain sync
Flash fi res just before shutter closes (see note on following page). If this icon is
not displayed, fl ash will fi re immediately after shutter opens.
: Off
Flash does not fi re even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
