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K Using the Flash
Use the ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a ash mode, press the selector right (K). The ash mode
changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the
current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the
following options (some options are not available in all shooting modes;
see the restrictions in another supplied document):
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
AUTO (no icon) The ash res when required. Recommended in most situations.
K ( ll ash)
The ash res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration
when shooting in bright light.
W (suppressed
a s h )
The ash does not re even when the subject is poorly lit. 0 will appear in the monitor at
slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.
T (slow sync)
Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). If U is selected for a SHOOTING MODE, shutter
speed may be slow. Use a tripod.
If the ash will re, X will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
C Caution
The ash may re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.