Filter
Top Products
36 VQT1B61
Applications
(Record)
4
Taking pictures with flash
Flash
Do not cover with hand. Do not
look at from close range (few cm).
Do not bring objects close (heat
and light may damage object).
Display ‘FLASH’
Select the desired type
SELECT SET
FORCED FLASH ON
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE
FLASH
AUTO
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with ►.
Types
Type, operations Uses
AUTO
Normal use
Automatic ON/OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places
Automatic ON/OFF
Reduces red-eye
FORCED FLASH ON
Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)
Always on
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only
(P.42))
Always on
Reduces red-eye
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects
against a nightscape (tripod
recommended)
Automatic ON/OFF
Reduces red-eye
Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures
FORCED OFF
Places where flash use is
prohibited
Always off
Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second
flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.
Shutter speeds are as follows:
, , , : 1/30-1/2000th
, : 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th