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To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit
to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while
the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking
pictures.
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button
(2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit
conditions.
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before the main
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when tak-
ing photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes
contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of
the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are bal-
anced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in
dark locations to reveal background details. Ask your sub-
ject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still
be open for the background exposure. Because expo-
sures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommend-
ed.
Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.
26 Basic recording
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow sync. with
red-eye reduction
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Flash modes
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
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