Shooting options
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Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the amount of flash
Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or
underexposure.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
m
].
Select
2
Functions
Flash EVC
.
Adjust the amount of flash.
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Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if:
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the subject is too close to the camera
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you set a high ISO speed
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the exposure value is too big or too small
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In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
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p A h n
Option Description
Red-eye Fix
*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.
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The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
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software analysis.
Slow Sync
:
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
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Select this when you want to capture ambient light to
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reveal more details in the background.
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
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Fill in
:
The flash always fires.
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Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
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Red-eye
*:
The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.
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The camera reduces red-eyes.
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Auto
: The flash fires automatically when the subject or
background is dark.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time.
Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select
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Self-Portrait
or
Blink Detection
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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
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from the flash. (p. 93)
If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
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on your photo.
