Auto-Flash; Red-Eye Reduction - Olympus C-200 ZOOM Reference Manual

Auto-Flash

In auto-flash mode, the flash will automatically fire in lowlight and backlit
conditions.
Viewfinder
To fire the flash in a backlit shot, position the subject inside the AF
target mark.

Red-eye Reduction

When shooting people, eyes may appear red. Use the red-eye
reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon.
Eyes appear red.
In the red-eye reduction flash mode, the camera will emit a series of rapid
pre-flashes before the actual flash fires. This makes the subject's pupils
contract, significantly reducing the red-eye effect. Be sure to hold the camera
firmly until the shutter releases, which takes approximately one second.
Red-eye reduction performance may be limited when:
• The subject is not looking directly at the flash.
• The subject does not watch the pre-flashes.
• The subject is too far from the camera.
• The subject's eyes do not respond to the pre-flashes due to individual
characteristics.
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AF target mark
Monitor
Red-eye reduction flash mark
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