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Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions
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Types of Flash Modes
Auto Flash Mode (default)
The camera judges surrounding light conditions to determine whether or not a flash is
necessary.
Red-Eye Reduction / Auto Flash Mode
When people’s eyes appear red in images, it is called “red-eye” phenomenon. (See “What is
red-eye phenomenon?” In this mode, the flash fires twice (once immediately before shooting
and once at shooting) to help reduce the “red-eye”.
● No image is shot on the first flash, but an image is shot on the second flash. (After the first
flash, take care not to move the camera and that no one in the shot moves.)
Flash-off Mode
In this mode, the flash is disabled regardless of surrounding light conditions. This mode is
effective when shooting an evening sunset or to preserve indoor atmosphere. Since a slower
shutter speed may be used in this mode depending on the lighting, avoid camera shake by
stabilizing the camera with a tripod.
a Fill-in Flash Mode
In this mode, the flash fires regardless of surrounding light conditions. A portrait becomes
darker when shooting with strong sunlight or with lighting coming from behind the people. In
such cases, it is possible to take a clear shot of both subject and background.
Night Backdrop Mode
When shooting people in front of a night backdrop, this mode allows both people and the night
backdrop to be shot clearly by slowing the shutter speed and using a flash. Since shutter speed
is slowed, avoid camera shake by stabilizing the camera with a tripod.
Fill-Flash with Red-Eye Reduction Mode (When long exposure is selected)
When the long exposure (page 63) is selected and Up on the directional keypad is pressed, you
can use the fill-flash with red-eye reduction mode.
This mode is appropriate for shooting people in front of the night backdrop. When this mode is
used the shutter speed slows (2 sec., 4 sec., and 8 sec.) and a flash lights twice (before and
after shooting), reducing red-eye phenomenon.
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