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Auto Mode
Using the Flash
In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash
by raising the built-in flash. When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash is W (off).
When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your
shooting environment.
• In the G (easy auto) mode (A 20), the flash mode cannot be changed
manually. The camera automatically sets the flash mode according to the
determined scene mode.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Raise the built-in flash (A 6).
When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W (off).
2 Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
3 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 will disappear after a
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A99).
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 (A 32).
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
Auto flash mode 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
