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Shooting still images
, Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
The self-timer lamp (page 9) flashes and a
beep sounds after you press the shutter
button until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds).
To cancel the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
Press V ( ) on the control button again.
The indicator disappears from the LCD
screen.
• If you press the shutter button while standing in
front of the camera, the focus and the exposure
may not be correctly set.
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Selecting a flash mode
, Set the mode dial to , and
press v ( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
Each time you press v ( ), the indicator
changes as follows.
No indicator (Auto): The flash
automatically strobes when shooting
images in a dark place or against a light
source.
(Forced flash): The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(Slow synchro): The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place, so
you can clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
(No flash): The flash does not strobe.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to , SCN ( Soft snap
mode) or (Clip Motion).
• The recommended shooting distance using the
flash is approximately 0.8 m to 2.5 m
(31 1/2 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (when
[ISO] is set to [Auto]).
• You can change the brightness of the flash with
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 102).
(You cannot change the brightness of the flash
while the mode dial is set to .)
• When using the (Slow synchro) or (No
flash) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower
in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.
•
While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp
flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
• When you press the shutter button halfway
down while the flash is strobing, the /CHG
lamp turns on.
• Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may
block the light from the built-in flash or cause
the lens shadow to appear.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
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