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Using the Flash
1 Raise the flash manually, and shoot.
2 When you are not using the flash, lower the flash until it
closes.
z Distance ranges for shooting with the flash are 50 cm to 5.2 m (W) (1.6
ft. to 17 ft.) (W) and 90 cm to 4.0 m (3.0 ft. to 13 ft.) (T) (when in ISO
speed is set to Auto, excluding Macro and Super Macro mode (p. 12)).
z The charging time for the flash varies depending on the conditions of
use and remaining battery charge.
z A flashing red in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) indicates
insufficient light level. In this case, raise the flash before shooting.
However, when shooting with the , , or mode there is no
indication.
z
The flash cannot be used in the , mode's , and modes.
z cannot be selected in the , , , and modes.
Î
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167)
Button
Press this button to cycle through flash
settings. (Flash settings cannot be used in
some shooting modes.)
The flash fires with every shot.
The flash will fire automatically.
When the red-eye reduction
function* is on
* This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making
them appear red (p. 12).
When the red-eye
reduction function is off
The appears in the LCD monitor
(or viewfinder).
Basic Shooting Functions