Shooting options
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Shooting in the dark
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Flash options are not available if you set the High-speed burst mode,
the Precapture mode, or the Bracket mode, or if you select Self-
Portrait or Blink Detection.
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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 124)
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If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear
on your photo.
Adjusting the flash intensity
Adjust the flash intensity to avoid overexposure or underexposure.
1
In Shooting mode, press [
F
].
2
Scroll to an option.
3
Rotate [Zoom] right.
Option Description
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for
the detected scene in the
t
mode.
Red-eye*:
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The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
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The camera reduces red-eyes.
Fill in:
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The flash always fires.
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Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
Slow Sync:
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The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
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Select this when you want to capture ambient light to
reveal more details in the background.
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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
Red-eye Fix*:
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The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark.
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The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced
software analysis.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
* There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until
the flash fires a second time.