Using The Flash - Vivitar ViviCam 5388 Owner's Manual

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Using thG Flash
The flash is designed
to function
automatically
when
lighting
conditions
warrant
the use of flash.
You can take
an image
using a desired
flash mode to suit your circumstances.
1. Rotate
the rhode dial to _,
p,
e,_o _I_, _,,
or _.
2.
Press the power switch
to turn on the power.
3.
Press
the four-way
controller
(_1/_).
The
flash
mode
changes
each time the button
is pressed.
You can also change
the setting
using the four-way
controller
(AV).
4.
Press the QK button
to confirm
the setting.
5.
Compose
your scene
and press the shutter
release
button.
The table below will help you to choose
the appropriate
flash mode:
{A
Auto
The flash fires automatically
to suit the photographic
conditions.
_
Red-eye
reduction
Use this mode to reduce
the red-eye
effect when you want to take natural-looking
photographs
of people
and animals
in low-light
conditions.
When
taking
photographs
of people,
the red-eye
effect can be reduced
by increasing
the room
lighting
if possible
and having
your subject
not look directly
into the camera.
The
camera's
pre-flash
and slight delay
in this mode will also help to improve
your
images.
_.
Flash on
The flash will always
fire regardless
of the surrounding
brightness.
Select
this
mode for recording
images
with high contrast
(backlighting)
and deep shadows.
(_)
Flash off
Use this mode if the use of flash
is prohibited
or if the distance
to the subject
is
greater than the flash's
maximum
range. The camera will adjust its exposure
and
shutter
speed to give the best results.
A tripod will improve
your images.
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