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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–7.5 m (1 ft.–24 ft.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–4 m
(1 ft.–13 ft.). The following flash modes are available:
1
Press
J
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
the desired flash mode and press
d
.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
When [Monitor settings] (
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the icon for the selected flash mode is only displayed
for five seconds after the setting is applied. When set
to [Show info], the
z
icon will only be displayed for
five seconds after the setting is applied. All other
icons will remain displayed.
The flash mode applied in
L
(auto) mode and high-
sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
d
within five
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
z
Auto (default for
L
(auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
A
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
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B
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
J
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows
and back-lit subjects.
D
Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
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Flash
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