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Basic Operations
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Using the Built-in Flash
Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx. 0.7 m
to 5 m. Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of
light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance
varies slightly depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting.
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with
an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.207).
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode
Function
C
Auto Flash
Discharge
Automatically measures the ambient light
and determines whether to use the flash.
i
Auto Flash+Red-
eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the automatic flash.
b
Flash On
Discharges the flash for each picture.
D
Flash On+Red-
eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash.
G
Slow-speed Sync
Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on
the brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait
with the sunset in the background, both the person
and the background are captured beautifully.
H
Slow-speed Sync
+Red-eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
I
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges the flash immediately before closing
the shutter. Captures moving objects as if
they are leaving a light trail behind them. (p.209)
a
Flash Off
The flash is deactivated.
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