Digital Camera User Manual

Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).

The flash mode menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired mode and press the k button.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 164).

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Flash mode

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B Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration

reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is

automatically increased.

• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim

lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.

o reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).