Flash On Using The Flash - Sony DSC-W200 Handbook

Basic techniques for better images
Flash
On using the flash
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when
using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
The "Red-eye phenomenon"
This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subjects
eyes because the pupils of the subjects eyes are wide open in a dark place.
Camera
How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 49).
• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* or
(The flash is turned off automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject turns out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 55) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser".
The "White circular spots"
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens,
can be accentuated by the camera's flash.
Camera
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air
How can the "White circular spots" be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* or
is turned off automatically.)
* Even though you selected
Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case,
use a tripod or hold your shooting arm firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Eye
Retina
(Extra High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 29).
Subject
(Extra High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash
(High Sensitivity mode) or (Extra High Sensitivity mode) in Scene
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