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Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)
Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)
When the fl ash is used, the camera’s Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based
on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the
camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed
while preserving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes. Use the
fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a fl ash mode, press the command dial right (
N
) to display the following
options, then rotate the dial or press it left or right to highlight an option and press
MENU/OK
to select.
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
AUTO
AUTO
(AUTO FLASH)
(AUTO FLASH)
//
K
K
(RED EYE REDUCTION)
(RED EYE REDUCTION)
*
*
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
N
N
(FORCED FLASH)
(FORCED FLASH)
//
L
L
(FORCED FLASH)
(FORCED FLASH)
*
*
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural
coloration when shooting in bright light.
P
P
(SUPPRESSED FLASH)
(SUPPRESSED FLASH)
The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit. Use of a tripod is recom-
mended.
O
O
(SLOW SYNCHRO)
(SLOW SYNCHRO)
//
M
M
(RED-EYE & SLOW)
(RED-EYE & SLOW)
*
*
Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
According to
shooting conditions
AUTO FLASH
P
*
Red-eye removal
(
K
,
L
, or
M
) is available in these modes when
ON
is selected for
B
RED
EYE REMOVAL
in the setup menu (
P
84). Red-eye removal minimizes “
red-eye
” caused when
light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.
