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Flash Modes
Selecting the Flash Mode
,
Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
a
Flash Off
The flash does not discharge, regardless of the
brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited.
b
Flash On
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c
Auto + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
d
Flash On + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the
light conditions.
• The Face Recognition AF&AE function is activated when the drive
mode is set to
b
,
R
I
, or . If the flash discharges with the
flash mode set to
,
(Auto) or
b
(Flash On), the
d
icon appears
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, and the flash
discharges with red-eye reduction function at all times.
• The flash mode is fixed at
a
(Flash Off) in
d
or
mode, when
the drive mode is set to
1
or
, or when the focus mode is set to
s
.
• A pre-flash discharges when
c
or
d
is displayed.
• In
mode, you can only select
,
or
a
.
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