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Shooting Functions >
Flash
Reducing the red-eye effect
If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red
glow may appear in the eyes. To reduce the red-eye effect, select
Auto
Red-eye
or
Fill-in Red
.
Without red-eye reduction
With red-eye reduction
If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fires, red-
eyes may not be reduced.
Adjusting the flash intensity
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels.
To set the flash
intensity,
In Shooting mode, select [
m
]
ĺ
b
ĺ
Flash
ĺ
an option
ĺ
[
D
]
ĺ
Rotate the navigation button or press [
C
/
F
] to
adjust the flash intensity.
Back
Reset
Flash : Fill in
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Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when:
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the subject is too close to the camera
-
you set a high ISO sensitivity
-
the exposure value is too big or too small
-
it is too bright or too dark
•
In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
•
If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the intensity
settings of the flash will be applied.
•
If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be blocked,
resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that the subject is within the recommended
range, which varies by lens.
•
When a lens hood is attached, the light from the flash can be blocked by the
hood. Remove the hood to use the flash.
