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When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash

The following flash modes are available:
Mode
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Flash fires when lighting is
Auto poor.
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Auto with Flash fires before main
red-eye flash, reducing "red-eye."
reduction
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Flash will not fire even
Flash Cancel
when lighting is poor.
(off)
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Flash fires whenever picture
Anytime Flash
is taken.
( fill flash)
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Auto flash combined with
(Slow sync) slow shutter speeds.
To select the flash mode:
1
Display Flash menu.
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
The E5600/E4600 Auto with red-eye reduction flash function uses an advanced red-eye reduc-
tion method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash to reduce "red-eye." In addi-
tion, if red-eye is detected, the camera will automatically correct it when storing the picture
("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). When using this function, there is a slight delay before you can
press the shutter-release button again for the next shot. Depending on the situation, red-eye
reduction may not always produce the desired results. In some rare cases, other picture areas
may be affected. Choose another flash mode and try again.
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How it works
Flash
AUTO AUTO
: Set : Set
AUTO AUTO
When to use it
Best choice in most situations.
Use for portraits (works best when sub-
ject is well within range of flash and
looking at pre-flash). When using this
mode, the red-eye reduction function
will also work automatically for the pic-
ture recorded. Not recommended when
quick shutter response is required.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of flash is prohib-
ited. If 2 (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light.
2
Highlight desired mode (to exit without
changing mode, wait for a while or press
the multi selector to left).
Flash
AUTO
: Set : Set
AUTO AUTO