Fujifilm A150 User Manual
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T Using the Flash
Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (
T). The fl ash mode changes each
time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indi-
cated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options
are not available in all shooting modes; see another sheet):
cated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options
are not available in all shooting modes; see another sheet):
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
AUTO (no icon)
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
V (red-eye
reduction)
As above, except that red-eye reduction is used to minimize “red-eye” caused by
light from the fl ash refl ecting from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustra-
tion at right.
light from the fl ash refl ecting from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustra-
tion at right.
T (forced fl ash)
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration
when shooting in bright light.
when shooting in bright light.
X (suppressed
fl ash)
The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit.
b
will appear in the monitor at
slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.
U (slow sync)
Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
W combines slow sync with red-eye reduction. If
I is selected for A SHOOTING MODE, shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod.
W (slow sync with
red-eye reduction)
red-eye reduction)
If the fl ash will fi re,
K will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
3 Caution
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.