Pentax OPTIO SV, Operating Manual

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Taking Pictures
4
Flash Modes
1
Press the
b
button in the Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected the flash mode.
Selecting the Flash Mode
(No
icon)
Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light
conditions.
a
Flash off
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc.
where flash photography is prohibited.
b
Flash on The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c
Auto +
red-eye reduction
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 reduction
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to the Movie, Super
Macro, Continuous Shooting, Infinity-Landscape or Auto Bracket
Shooting (Exposure) mode.
• The flash discharges a total of two times, one pre-flash and the
second time to take the picture. (In the flash modes with red-eye
reduction, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is
longer.)
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp
1
p.28
Saving the Flash Mode
1
p.104
b
button