Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S730 Instruction Manual page 42

Basic techniques for better images
On using the flash
the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when
e flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
Retina
The "Red-eye phenomenon"
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon.
Camera Eye
How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 50).
• Select
i S O
(High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 26). (The flash is turned off automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject tum out red, correct the image with the supplied software "Picture Motion
Browser".
"White circular spots"
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots.
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How can the "White circular spots" be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select
iSO
(High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)
*Even though you selected
iSO
(High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.
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