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Menu tab Flash mode Description
Flash ( )/ Left button
● 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.
● Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
● Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is
usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be
longer.
● In the ASR mode, [Macro], [Landscape], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn], [Firework]
scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.
● Take photographs within the flash range.
● The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly
reflective.
● 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 the flash
light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
INFORMATION
● Flash mode indicator
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.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode
will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.
Slow synchro
Red-eye reduction
Flash off
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.
Auto flash
Auto &
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash
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.