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Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 in.).
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is displayed for a few
seconds only regardless of Photo Info (A80).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A27).
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 backlit
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.
Flash mode
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