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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.4-5.1 m (1 ft. 4 in.-16 ft. 8 in.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about
0.6-4.0 m (2 ft.-13 ft.) (when
ISO sensitivity
is set to
Auto
). The following flash
modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
m
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed in the monitor.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press
k
.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When
U
(auto) is applied,
D
is only displayed for
five seconds.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U
Auto (default setting for
A
(auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Z
Rear-curtain sync
Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of light behind
moving subjects.
Flash mode
