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Chapter 2
Using the Flash
Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or
indoors. Flash is effective between these distances:
m
Wide angle: 1.6 to 12.8 ft (0.5 to 3.9 m)
m
Telephoto: 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m)
Press the
button repeatedly to scroll
through the flash options.
The flash icon displayed on the LCD is the
active option.
Current camera status icons are also
displayed (see
page 8
). The flash screen
turns off after 3 seconds.
NOTE: All flash options (except Red-eye) revert to Auto when the camera is
turned off.
The camera uses slow shutter speeds in low-light conditions with the
flash turned off. Take care to avoid camera shake; use a tripod or place
the camera on a steady surface.
Auto Flash—
flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Flash Off—
flash never fires.
Fill Flash—
flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless
of the lighting conditions.
Red-eye—
flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become
accustomed to the flash, then again when the picture is taken.
The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it. See
page 19
for an exception with Close-up.
