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Using the flash
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Shooting basics
Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject
in the viewfinder.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-
flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes
to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.
Fill-in flash ( )
The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is
suitable when you need minimize shadows around the subject (such as the
shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in backlight conditions, or under
artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.
• While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging. The shutter
button will not release when the flash is set to fire but the flash is
charging. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting.
• If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may
be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
• In sequential shooting, panorama or movie mode, the flash is disabled.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released, so do not move the camera and hold it firmly.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at
the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
The subject’s eyes appear red.