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Shooting still images
Selecting a flash mode
, Set the mode dial to , and
press v ( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
The flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto): The camera decides
to use the flash based on lighting
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.
(Forced flash): The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(Slow synchro): The flash will be
used regardless of the amount of ambient
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the
flash-lit area.
(No flash): The flash will not be used.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, M,
, or .
• The recommended distance using the flash is as
follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSC-
P93A: Approx. 0.2 m (7
7
/
8
inches) to 3.5 m
(11 feet 5
7
/
8
inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m
(23
5
/
8
inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2
1
/
2
inches) (T)
DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7
7
/
8
inches) to
3.5m (11feet 5
7
/
8
inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m
(19
3
/
4
inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2
1
/
2
inches) (T)
• The flash fires twice. First pre-emission is to
adjust the amount of flash light, and second
emission is to shoot the image.
• You can change the brightness of the flash
using [ ] (Flash Level) in the menu settings
(page 113). (When the mode dial is set to ,
you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)
• Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.
• While the flash is being charged, the (flash
charge) lamp flashes. After charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
When shooting against a light
source
In Auto mode, shooting against a light
source automatically flashes even when
there is enough light around the subject.
(Daylight synchro)
Before flashed
When flashed
• The best performance may not be given
depending on shooting conditions.
• When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to (No flash).
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