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Flash modes
The flash can be used when taking still images.
To select the flash mode, press the right key of
the controller (1) until the appropriate mode is
displayed. The active flash mode is displayed in
the top left corner of the LCD monitor.
Autoflash
- the flash fires automatically in low-
light conditions.
Fill flash
- the flash fires with each exposure
regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-
flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows
caused by strong direct light or sunshine.
Flash cancel
- the flash will not fire. Use flash
cancel when flash photography is prohibited,
natural light is desired to illuminate the subject,
or the subject is beyond the flash range.
Flash cancel
Fill flash
RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION
Autoflash (No display)
Red-eye reduction can be activated with
the setup menu. See page 74.
When using the aperture priority or manual
exposure mode (p. 48), autoflash cannot be
selected.
Camera Notes
Fill flash
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