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Using the Built-in Flash
Use the flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 3 m.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the
corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the
lens being used and the sensitivity setting. (p.213))
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an
external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.211).
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode Function
C
Auto Flash
Discharge
The camera automatically measures the ambient
light and determines whether to use the flash.
i
Auto Flash+Red-
eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the automatic flash.
b
Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.
D
Flash On+Red-
eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash.
G
Slow-speed Sync
Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the
brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with
the sunset in the background, both the person and
the background are captured beautifully.
H
Slow-speed Sync
+Red-eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
I
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges the flash immediately before closing the
shutter. Captures moving objects as if they are
leaving a trail behind. (p.213)
a
Flash Off The flash is deactivated.