Selecting A Flash Mode - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F77 Operating Instructions Manual

Selecting a flash mode

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, Set the MODE dial to
press v ( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
The flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto): Based on the
lighting conditions, the camera will decide
if there is enough light, and will use the
flash accordingly.
(Forced flash): The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(No flash): The flash will not be used.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
,
MODE dial is set to P SCN (Soft snap
mode), or (Clip motion).
• The recommended distance using the flash is
about 0.5 m to 1.7 m (1 foot 7
5 feet 7 inches) when [ISO] is set to [AUTO].
(When the MODE dial is not set to
is set to [AUTO].)
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
• In the Auto or
at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may
notice some "noise" in the image, but this will
have no effect on the image you shoot.
• While the flash is being charged, the /CHG
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the
, and
lamp goes out.
3
/ inches to
4
P, [ISO]
(Forced flash) mode, you look
To reduce "red-eye" when
shooting live subjects
The flash pre-strobes before shooting to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED
EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP
settings (page 101). appears on the
LCD screen.
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• The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In addition,
the distance to the subject, and whether or not
the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the
red-eye reduction process.
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