Shooting in the dark
Shooting options
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Auto
: The flash will fire automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
Auto
: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the scene it
detects in Smart Auto mode.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
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Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select
Self-Portrait
or
Blink Detection
.
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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the
flash. (p. 113)
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If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of dust in the
air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
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Red-eye Fix
:
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The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The
camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.
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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not
move until the flash fires a second time.
Slow Sync
:
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The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
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This option is recommended when you want to capture more
ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
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The camera will display the shake warning when you are
shooting in low light.
Fill in
:
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The flash always fires.
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The camera automatically adjusts light intensity.
Red-eye
:
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The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to
reduce the red-eye effect.
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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not
move until the flash fires a second time.