Shooting in the dark
Shooting options
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Icon Description
Slow Sync:
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The ash res and the shutter stays open longer.
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This option is recommended when you want to capture more
ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
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The camera will display the shake warning when you are
shooting in low light.
Red-eye Fix:
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The ash res twice when the subject or background is dark. The
camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.
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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the ash. Do not move
until the ash res a second time.
Available options may dier depending on the shooting conditions.
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Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select Blink Detection,
Self-Portrait.
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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the
ash. (p. 152)
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If light from the ash is reected or there is a substantial amount of dust in the
air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
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In some modes, you can also set the ash option by pressing [
m
], and then
selecting Flash.
Adjusting the ash intensity
Adjust the ash intensity to avoid over-exposed or under-exposed photos.
1
In Shooting mode, press [
F
].
2
Scroll to an option.
3
Press [
D
].
4
Press [
F
/
t
] to adjust the intensity.
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You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity.
Auto : 0
Back Set
5
Press [
o
] to save your settings.
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Adjusting the ash intensity may not be eective if:
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the subject is too close to the camera
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you set a high ISO sensitivity
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the exposure value is too big or too small
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In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.