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Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is
poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The camera
offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to light-
ing conditions and your creative intent. The built-in flash is avail-
able in the following shooting modes:
❚❚ Auto Pop-up Modes
In C (auto) and in night portrait, backlighting, soft, miniature
effect, and selective color w (creative) modes, the flash will
pop-up automatically and fire when required.
1
Choose a flash mode (0 73).
2
Take pictures.
❚❚ Manual Pop-up Modes
When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash
must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.
1
Raise the flash.
The Built-in Flash
The flash will pop up and
fire as required. In night
portrait (0 35) and (if HDR
is off) in backlighting
(0 42) mode, the flash will
pop up and fire with every
shot.
Press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode (0 73).
3
Take pictures.
The flash will fire with every shot. To
disable the flash, press it gently down-
ward until it latches (0 75).
Flash pop-up button