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d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night
that clearly show both your subjects and the night time
backdrop. Always use a tripod in this mode.
Using n synchronizes Red-eye reduction mode.
Using / selects slow shutter speeds of up to 4 seconds.
CAUTION
In bright scenes, overexposure may occur.
CHECK
Effective flash range (S : AUTO)
Wide-angle:
Approx. 60 cm to 3.5 m (2.0 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
Telephoto:
Approx. 60 cm to 2.8 m (2.0 ft. to 9.2 ft.)
If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range,
the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.
CAUTION Notes on using flash
• If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging
(indicator lamp blinking orange), the picture will be
taken without the flash (when using AUTO and b).
• The flash charging time may increase when the battery
is low on charge.
• When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.
• The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main
flash). Do not move the camera until the picture is
taken.
CHECK
List of available flash modes in each Photography mode
c SLOW SYNCHRO,
n RED EYE & SLOW
AUTO b d C c n
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AUTO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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H ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
, ✓
. ✓ ✓ ✓
/ ✓ ✓ ✓
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