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2.5.3 FLASH
The V2800 has four flash modes: On/Fill, OFF, Auto, and redeye reduction. The flash
is designed to operate in a range from 20 inches (50 cm) to a maximum of 10 feet (3
m.) Scene content (whether your subject is reflective or diffuse, and general lighting
conditions) will effect the range of performance.
Auto. In the auto flash mode the camera will make a determination whether or
not the flash is required. There is a small light sensor on the front of the camera
located between the optical viewfinder and the self-timing indicator that senses the
lighting conditions of your scene. The camera will determine whether or not the flash
is required and it will also regulate the intensity of the flash.
Redeye. Redeye reduction is accomplished by firing the flash twice. The first
flash is a precursor flash of reduced intensity which initiates a retinal reduction in
your subjects. (This causes your subjects eyes/retinas to constrict slightly.) The flash
will then trigger a second time in the proper intensity to capture the image.
On. In this mode the flash will trigger every time regardless of lighting
conditions. This is sometimes known as "fill" flash as many photographers use
this technique to fill in shadows and areas of high contrast.
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Off. In the off mode, the flash is disabled and will not fire regardless of lighting
conditions.
Hint: The V2800 performs quite well in low light conditions. Try capturing without flash and
determine for yourself how well the low-light performance works for you. Do be careful, however, as
lighting diminishes the exposure time increases and you may find your subjects become blurred. Since
the V2800 is digital and there is no film cost, experiment - try with and without flash.
Note: If the flash is set to Auto, On, or Redeye you will hear a high pitched whine when the camera is
turned to CAM mode. This noise is the sound of the flash capacitor charging.
Hint: If you know you will not be using the flash (outdoors on a sunny day, for example) turn the flash
to OFF. This will result in faster camera startups, faster image-to-image performance, and better
battery life. By setting the flash to OFF the camera will not charge the flash capacitor, saving both time
and batteries.
Changing Flash Modes:
Flash mode
button
1. Start up the camera in CAM mode.
2. Press the flash button to toggle through
each mode. The display icons indicate
your current flash mode.
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