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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5–8.0 m (1.6–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5–3.5 m
(1.6–11.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are
available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press X (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired flash mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
D will disappear after a few seconds, regardless of the
Photo info option (A 107).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
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 (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 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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