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Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting Mode
More on
Sh
ooting
m
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 to 11 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.5 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 ft.) when
ISO sensitivity
is set to
Auto
.
Note that in
G
(easy auto) mode (
A
26), only
U
Auto
(default setting) and
W
Off
are available.
B
Notes on Flash
•
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in
pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash setting to
W
Off
.
•
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (
A
75) for more information.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
In
G
(easy auto) mode (
A
26), the camera automatically selects the optimum
flash mode for the scene mode it has selected.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Suited to pictures of people, this option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon
(
A
63).
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
9
9
Tap
P
in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
