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Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
When the flash is used
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the camera's
Intelligent Flash
system instantly analyzes the scene based on
such factors as the brightness of the subject
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its position in the
frame
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and its distance from the
camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed
while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes. Use the
flash when lighting is poor
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for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a flash
model
press the selector right
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The flash mode
changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than
AUTO
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the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from
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the following options (some options are not available in all shooting modes; see the restrictions in
another supplied document):
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AUTO
(no icon) The flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations.
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(fill flash)
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration
when shooting in bright light.
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(suppressed The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit.
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will appear in the monitor at
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slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that
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(slow sync) brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). If
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is selected for
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SHOOTING
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shutter
speed may be slow. Use a tripod.
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Caution
The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
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