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Using the shooting functions
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60
• If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use
automatic white balance.
• Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
• When flash mode is set to (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the
condition with the flash emitting.
• When [Color Filter] is set to other than [Off], the basic white color cannot be captured.
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
• The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.
• The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as or .
• To change flash mode, see page 31.
• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a
case, you can correct the red-eye using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 81).
• When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash will not strobe to reduce red-eye phenomenon
even when [Auto] is selected.
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
M +2.0EV
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
0EV
The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts
automatically.
m –2.0EV
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
(Auto)
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash
strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(On)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(Off)
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.