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Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
:
A
(Auto)
M
o
de
Using the Flash
The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.
•
When
ISO sensitivity
is set to
Auto
, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft.
8 in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m
(1 ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press the multi selector
m
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Press the multi selector
H
or
I
to choose the
desired flash mode and press the
k
button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When
U
(auto) is applied,
D
is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of
Photo info
settings (
If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit 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.
F
l
ash
mode
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