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• The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 7 to 10 feet.
• The battery power will be consumed faster with repeated use of the flash.
• The flash function is not available with the following functions:
- When the “
Cont. Shot” is enabled
- Recording videos
- Capturing still images during video recording (Dual Recording).
• The red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other
conditions.
Submenu items
• Off ( ): Using the auto discharge function, the flash does not
fire.
•
Auto ( ): Using the auto discharge function, the flash fires
under low light conditions in Auto mode.
•
Red-Eye ( ): “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes
look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with
a flash. The Red-eye flash option can be used to reduce this
phenomenon.
•
Fill-In ( ): Using the Fill-In flash mode, the flash fires regardless
the environmental light conditions. You can effectively use this
flash mode when photographing against the light.
•
Slow Sync ( ): When you take a picture in low light conditions,
you may find a difference in the aperture between the subject
and the background.
This allows you to have the same brightness for the background
and subject when using a slow shutter speed and firing the
flash.
1.
Touch the Menu ( ) tab
“Flash.”
2.
Touch a desired submenu item.
3.
To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Flash
Using the Flash function, you can set the built-in flash to fire under low light conditions.
PRECHECK!
Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
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• Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.
• Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes as the subjects could suffer a temporary loss
of eyesight.
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Back Light
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