Canon EOS REBEL XS Instruction Manual page 59

Using the Buitt-in Ftash
"_.'-Shoeting Tips
® if the subject is far away, increase the [SO speed.
By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.
® in bright light, decrease the ISO speed.
If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO
speed.
® Detach the lens hood and keep at [east 1 meter/3.3 feet away
from the subject.
If the lens hood is attached or if you are too close to the subject, the
bottom portion of the picture might turn out dark. For important
shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash
exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom).
Using Red,eye Reduction
Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can
reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode
except <_&> <(Z)> < _..>.
® Under the [_'] tab, select [Red-eye
OnlOff], then press <_>. Select
[On], then press <_>.
® For flash photography, when you
press the shutter button halfway, the
red-eye reduction lamp will light.
Then when you press the shutter
button completely, the picture will be
taken.
® The red-eye reduction feature is most effective When the Subjectlooks at
¢_ When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder disp!ay on the
bottom wi!! g[adual!yturn off,Ear best results, !ake the Pic!ure afte r this
disp!ay turns off,
® "The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies from subject to subject.
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