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Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone
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Taking Pictures
Flash Mode
1 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor.
The [Capture Toolbar] appears.
2 Touch the , (Flash Mode) icon.
• The icon of the currently selected flash
mode appears in place of the , icon.
• The Flash Mode screen appears.
3 Touch the desired flash mode.
• The setting is saved and the camera
returns to Capture mode.
• Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.
Memo
• The approximate range of the flash is 0.15 m to 4.5 m when not using the
3× optical zoom (wide-angle setting) and 0.4 m to 2.5 m when using the 3×
optical zoom (telephoto setting). If the subject is too far from the camera, it
will not be illuminated by the flash. Additionally, if the subject is too close to
the camera, exposure will not be correctly adjusted. Increase the sensitivity
(p.67) to extend the effective range of the flash.
• You can also increase the ISO sensitivity setting to take pictures in dimly lit
locations without using the flash. When the sensitivity is increased, the
shutter speed also increases, making it easier to prevent camera shake and
blurring of the subject. However, you may notice increased noise, which
looks like a grainy pattern, in the picture (p.67).
Using the Flash
, Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light
conditions.
a Flash Off The flash will not discharge.
b Flash On The flash discharges each time a picture is taken.
c
Auto +
Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light
from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash
discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
d
Flash On +
Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light
from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash will
discharge regardless of the light conditions.
b Soft
This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not
too bright when fired at close range. The flash will discharge
regardless of the light conditions.
Flash Mode
Auto
Flash On
+Red-eye
Soft
Flash
Flash
Off
Flash On
Auto +
Red-eye