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If y
ou ar
e using the c
amer
a for the first time
, r
ead this sec
tion.
Using the Flash
Use the flash dial to select a flash mode.
The current flash mode is shown at the top
of the display.
OFF
The flash will not fire.
AUTO
The flash fires automatically.
ON
The flash fires with every
shot.
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*
)
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*
)
Note that the flash may not fire depending on the
shooting mode or the options selected in the shooting menu (
G
P.104).
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• The flash mode icon will blink for about five seconds while the flash charges;
no photographs can be taken until charging is complete and the icon stops
blinking.
• The camera may take longer to turn on when the flash is used.
Note
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• The auxiliary flash fires to increase the AE accuracy.
• To reduce “red-eye” caused by the flash, select [On] for [Red-eye reduction]
(
G
P.73) in the shooting menu (
G
P.71).