Reference Manual (complete instructions)

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Shooting Features
Flash Mode
Available Flash Modes
B Notes About Shooting with the Flash
When you use the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the edge of the image may be
dark depending on the shooting distance.
This may be improved by adjusting the zoom slightly to a telephoto position.
C The Flash Mode Setting
The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.
1
For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
2
Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash Mode, Self-timer, and
Focus Mode)” (A78) for more information.
U
Auto
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the
shooting screen.
V
Auto+red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A60).
• When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is
taken.
X
Fill flash/Standard flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
Y Slow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash
fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used
to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode A, o y n A
1
B
1
C
1
D
1
U Auto w
2
–––––
V
Auto+red-eye reduction w – – – – –
Red-eye reduction – – wwww
X
Fill flash w – – – – –
Standard flash – – wwww
Y Slow sync w – w – w –