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Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
• The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may
appear on the image. Remove the lens hood.
• Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.
Note
• Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter.
1
Press the button.
The flash pops up.
• In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, the
flash automatically pops up if the
amount of light is insufficient or the
subject is backlit. The built-in flash
does not pop up even if you press the
button.
button
2
After the flash charging is
completed, shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot
release the shutter.
Lit: The flash has been charged and is
ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired
to help easily focus a subject (AF
illuminator).
(Flash charging)
indicator
Shooting techniques
