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Flash ( ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Auto fl ash
If the subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash operates automatically.
Red-eye
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash works automatically and
reduces the red-eye effect by using the red-
eye reduction function.
Fill in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light.
The camera controls the intensity of the fl ash
automatically to suit the prevailing conditions.
Slow synchro
The fl ash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced, correct exposure. In poor
lighting conditions the camera shake warning
indicator (
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) appears on the LCD screen.
Red-eye reduction
When the camera detects a shot with
“red eye”, this mode automatically reduces
the red-eye effect.
Flash off
The fl ash does not fi re.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where fl ash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image
in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake
warning indicator (
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) appears on the LCD
screen.
Flash modes you can select, by recording mode
( o : Selectable)
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Smart Auto Flash ( ) icon appears in [Smart Auto] mode.
