Filter
Top Products
30
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–3.5 m (1–11 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the
way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5–2.5 m (1–8 ft.) when
ISO sensitivity is set to Auto. The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H or I 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.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 124).
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
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires whenever 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 lighting.
Flash mode
26