4. Camera
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Applicable modes:
From the Recording screen > [ ] > [Rec] > [Flash].
Taking pictures by using the flash
With the built-in flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire
contrast of a picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background.
Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
[‡] ([Auto])
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.
≥ The flash is [ ] to suit recording conditions while [Burst],
[Auto Bracket] or recording motion pictures. It does not turn
off until recording is complete.
[‰] ([Forced Flash On])
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
≥ The flash is temporarily [‡] while [Burst], [Auto Bracket] or
recording motion pictures.
[] ([Always ON])
Permanently on.
≥ The available recording range is smaller than when recording
with [‡] and [‰].
[Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
≥ Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.
≥ Correcting red-eye (P113)