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When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash
The following five flash modes are available:
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the
flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 4.5 m (1' - 14'8"). When the camera is zoomed all
the way in, the flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 3.5 m (1' - 11'5") with Auto in Sen-
sitivity.
Close-Ups
The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1').
When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.
Mode How it works When to use it
Auto
Flash fires when light-
ing is poor.
Best choice in most situations.
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Pre flash is used before
the main flash fires to
reduce “red-eye.” If
“red-eye” is detected
after an image is taken,
the camera will correct
“red-eye” when stor-
ing the picture.
Use for portraits (works best
when subject is well within range
of flash and looking at pre-flash).
Not recommended when quick
shutter response is required.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fire even
when lighting is poor.
Use to capture natural lighting
under dim light or where use of
flash is prohibited. If (camera
shake) icon appears, care should
be taken to avoid blurring.
Anytime Flash
(fill flash)
Flash fires whenever
picture is taken.
Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shad-
ows and back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
Auto flash combined
with slow shutter
speeds.
Use to capture both subject and
background at night or under
dim light. If (camera shake)
icon appears, care should be
taken to avoid blurring.