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Selecting the Flash Option
Note on Using the Flash
When taking flash pictures at a wide-angle zoom position, bright reflections from dust particles in
the air may appear in the picture as bright spots. To reduce these bright reflections, set the flash to
B
(Flash Cancel) or zoom in on the subject.
Display
Flash
menu.
Highlight option.
Selected flash option is indicated by
icon on monitor.
• To exit without changing the flash mode,
wait five seconds without pressing
d
.
Checking the Flash Status
The flash lamp and flash indicator (P.14) on the monitor show
the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed half-
way.
• On
: The flash fires when a picture is taken.
• Blinks : The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp stays on.
• Off
: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
Flash
OK
OK
OK
Flash
OK
OK
OK
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.7
1/60
120
Flash lamp