Flash
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ƃ If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
sychro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash
range and Power ratio of flash).
Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
ƃ Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
ƃ Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is
usually less than 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will
be longer.
ƃ Take photographs within the flash range.
ƃ The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly
reflective.
ƃ When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may
be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the
reflection of the flash light from the atmospheric dust. It is not camera
malfuction.
ƃ Do not open the Built-in flash by force. It may cause damage to the
flash.
ƈ Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash
will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash
will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye
effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of the available light. The
intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to
suit the prevailing conditions.
The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to
obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting
conditions the camera shake warning indicator
( ) will display on the LCD monitor.
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing
images in a place or situation where flash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly lit
condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( )
will display on the LCD monitor.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode
will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.
Auto flash
Auto &
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash
Slow synchro
Flash off
Red-eye fix