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©) Full Auto Mode
Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash
In the Basic Zone modes (except <a> and <®€ >), the built-in flash pops
up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions. (To retract
the flash head, push it down by hand.)
Y If the built-in flash's automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the < {] >
icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning.
If this happens, press the shutter
button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.
Al Also read the cautions for using the built-in flash on pages 82.
OE it you do not want the built-in flash to fire, use the <P > (Program AE) mode.
(page 58)
AF-Assist with the Built-in Flash
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes
when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the subject
(AF assist light) to enable easier autofocusing.
in * The AF-assist light does not function in the < %@> and <® > modes.
* The built-in flash's AF-assist light is effective up to about 4 meters.
¢In a Creative Zone mode, lift up the flash head and the AF-assist light will be
emitted when necessary.
* When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the Speedlite's
built-in AF-assist lamp will light.
© Using Red-eye Reduction
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may
come out red in the photograph. "Red eye" happens when the light from the
flash reflects off the retina of the eyes.
The camera's red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction
lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to narrow the pupil
diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from
occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode except
<ta>and<&>.
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