Olympus IR-500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting/Viewing operations
Using the flash u ! # $
Using the flash u ! # $
The camera is initially set to “AUTO” (auto-flash), but you can select from the following five
flash modes according to the shooting conditions.
AUTO (default setting)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
u (soft flash)
The flash is weakened. This is effective when “AUTO” or “#” (fill-in flash) is too strong and
too bright.
! (red-eye reduction flash)
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places.
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing
the regular flash.
# (fill-in flash)
The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on
the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting
the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Notes
After the pre-flashes, it takes about one second until the picture is taken. Hold the camera firmly to
avoid camera movement.
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.
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