Table of Contents
Advertisement
T Using the Flash
Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.
To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (T). The fl ash mode changes each
time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indi-
cated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options
are not available in all shooting modes; see another sheet):
Mode
Mode
AUTO (no icon)
The fl ash fi res when required. Recommended in most situations.
As above, except that red-eye reduction is used to minimize "red-eye" caused by
V (red-eye
light from the fl ash refl ecting from the subject's retinas as shown in the illustra-
reduction)
tion at right.
The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration
T (forced fl ash)
when shooting in bright light.
X (suppressed
The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit.
fl ash)
slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended.
U (slow sync)
Capture both the main subject and the background when shooting at night (note that
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed). W combines slow sync with red-eye reduction. If
W (slow sync with
I is selected for A SHOOTING MODE, shutter speed may be slow. Use a tripod.
red-eye reduction)
If the fl ash will fi re, K will be displayed in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
3 Caution
The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
Description
Description
will appear in the monitor at
b
21
Advertisement
Table of Contents
