Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the hacklit subject.
1
Fnbutton --* $ (FlashMode)--* Selectthedesired setting
• For further
information
on the fhtsh modes available
for each shooting
mode, see page 73.
2 Pressthe,_button.
The flash pops up.
• In Intelligent
Auto, Superior
Auto or
Scene Selection
mode, the flash
automatically
pops up if the amount of
light is insufficient
or the subject is
backlit. The built-in
flash does not pop
up even if you press the {€ button.
f_ button
3 Aftertheflashhasfinished
charging, shoot t hesubject.
}.
Flashing:
The fhtsh is being charged.
When the indicator
flashes, you cannot
release
the shutter.
_:, Lit: The flash has been charged and
is ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfx,_ay down under dark lighting
in
autofocus
mode, the flash may be fired
to help tk)cus on a subject (AF
Illuminator).
_® (Flash charging) indicator
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