Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F88 Operating Instructions Manual page 30

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 SCN (other than
(Twilight mode), (Twilight portrait mode),
(Fireworks mode) or
• The recommended distance using the flash is as
follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): Approx.
0.15 m (6 inches) to 2.2 m (7 feet 2 5/8 inches)
(W)/Approx. 0.25 m (9 7/8 inches) to 2 m
(6 feet 6 3/4 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 115). (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
SL
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.
• While the flash is being charged, the /CHG
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the
lamp goes out.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
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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 117).
LCD screen.
(Candle mode)).
,
(No
• 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.
• When [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [On], the
flash fires twice or more.
appears on the
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