Selecting The Flash Mode - Pentax Optio 33WR Operating Manual

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Auto
Flash Off
a
Flash On
b
Auto flash + red-eye
c
reduction
Flash On + red-eye
d
reduction
• The flash is always off when the Capture mode is set to C,
Continuous shooting, Infinity-Landscape, or Fireworks.
• When using the flash, it always discharges once before taking the
picture, to assist with metering.
• In Auto + red-eye reduction or Flash On + red-eye reduction, the flash
discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of the
subject's eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.
• The shutter speed will be slower with the flash off, or in low light
conditions such as a night scene. Use a tripod to prevent camera
movement.
1
Press the
This will switch flash modes, and the current icon will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode.
b button
The flash discharges automatically based on light
conditions.
The flash never discharges regardless of light
conditions.
The flash always discharges regardless of light
conditions.
Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash
reflecting from the subject's eyes. The flash
discharges automatically.
Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash
reflecting from the subject's eyes.
The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions.
button in Capture mode.
b
Status of the Flash Status Lamp 1p.25
Saving the Flash Mode 1p.68
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