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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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Red-eye
Auto with
fires before main flash,
red-eye
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-mode menu.
3
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How it works
reduction lamp
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AUTO
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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). Not recommended
when quick shutter
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. If
2 (camera shake) icon appears, care
should be taken to avoid blurring.
2
Highlight desired mode (to exit without
changing mode, wait two seconds or
press the multi selector to left).
Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at
bottom of monitor.
response is
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