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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.6 to 3.8 m (2 to 12 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
1.0 to 3.0 m (3 ft. 4 in. to 9 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following
flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Tap flash mode control.
The flash menu is displayed.
2 Tap the desired flash mode control.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When d is tapped, the menu will close and the
monitor display will return to shooting mode
without changing the flash mode.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
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9
Flash mode