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Flash shooting
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The built-in fl ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used for
fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
1
Press the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
2
Press the
#
button (
I
) to display options.
3
Use
HI
to choose a fl ash mode and press
Q
.
The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode.
g
“Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 104)
AUTO
Auto fl ash
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the light
conditions.
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Flash off
The fl ash does not fi re.
!
/
#
!
Red-eye reduction fl ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon. In
S
and
M
mode, the
fl ash always fi res.
#
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
!
SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction fl ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#
SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The fl ash fi res just before
the shutter closes to
create trails of light behind
moving light sources.
#
FULL
,
#
1/4
etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
#
Cautions
In [
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
[
!
/
#!
(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
When the fl ash fi res, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the fi ll-in fl ash, the background may be
overexposed.
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Flash shooting