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2
z
Forced Flash
Use this flash mode to photograph backlit
scenes, such as a subject against a window or
in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct
colors when you are shooting under lighting
such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the
flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.
This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter
speed. This allows you to take pictures of people
at night that clearly show both your subjects and
the night time backdrop. To prevent camera
shake, always use a tripod.
h
Slowest shutter speed
/
(SP night scene): Up to 3 sec.
v
Slow Synchro
●
!
The image may be overexposed when you shoot
bright scenes.
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-
eye reduction.
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Red-Eye Red Slow Synchro
To take a picture of a main subject at night with the
background brightly lit, please use the “
E
” mode
“
/
” (Night) settings (
➡
P.45).
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n
Red-Eye Reduction
Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes
appear natural when photographing people in
low-light conditions.
The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture
is taken and then fires again to take the actual
picture.
Use this mode for ordinary photography. The
flash fires automatically as required by the
shooting conditions.
Auto Flash Mode (no icon)
◆
Red-Eye Effect
◆
When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in
the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye
Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.
Take the following measures also to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective:
h
Get the subjects to look at the camera.
h
Get as close as possible to the subjects.
I
FLASH
●
!
If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is
charging, the shot will be taken without the flash.
●
!
If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is
charging, the shot will be taken without the flash.
