Shooting in the dark
Shooting options
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Using soft ash
When taking a portrait with the ash in the dark indoor environment, a shadow may
be cast upon the subject. In this case, you can take photos by raising the ash to
reex the light o the ceiling or wall, not pointing directly at the subject. Then, the
shadow cast upon the subject will disappear, allowing you get a soft portrait with
the light evenly spread on the scene.
1
On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
2
Select → Soft Flash.
3
Raise the ash.
Do not forcibly raise the ash to prevent it from being damaged.
The ash may not re if the subject or the background is brightly lit.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a lm’s sensitivity to light as dened by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you
select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity
to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the ash.
1
In Shooting mode, press [ ].
2
Select ISO.
3
Select an option.
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Select to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of
the subject and lighting.
Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.
