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Flash (
) / Left button
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If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first
flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power
ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash
fires.
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Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
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Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the
flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charg-
ing time will be longer.
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In the DUAL IS mode, some Scene modes, and the Movie clip
mode, the flash function will not operate.
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Take photographs within the flash range.
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The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reflective.
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When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there
may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused
by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
Ê Flash mode indicator
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Flash mode
If the subject or background is dark, the
Auto flash
camera flash will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the
Auto & Red eye
camera flash will work automatically and will
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reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-
eye reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of the avail-
able light. The intensity of the flash will be
Fill in flash
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
The flash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor
lighting conditions the camera shake warning
Slow synchro
indicator (
tor.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
Red-eye reduction
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
The flash does not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where flash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image in
Flash off
poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warn-
ing indicator (
monitor.
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