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If you press the shutter button after selecting the ash, the rst
ash res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power
ratio of ash). Do not move the camera until the second ash
res.
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Using the ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
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Under normal operating conditions the recharging time for the
ash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
charging time will be longer.
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In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Fireworks] scene modes and the Movie mode, the ash
function will not operate.
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Take photographs within the ash range.
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The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reective.
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When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the ash, there
may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused
by the ash light reecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash ( ) / Left button
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Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Flash off
The ash does not re.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where ash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image
in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake
warning indicator (
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) will appear on the
LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Slow synchro
The ash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor
lighting conditions the camera shake warning
indicator (
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) will display on the LCD
monitor.
Fill in ash
The ash res regardless of the available
light. The intensity of the ash will be
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera ash will work automatically and will
reduce the red-eye effect by using the
red-eye reduction function.
Auto ash
If the subject or background is dark, the
camera ash will operate automatically.