Olympus Camedia C-200ZOOM Basic Manual page 25

Auto-Flash
In auto-flash mode, the flash will automatically fire in lowlight and backlit
conditions.
To fire the flash in a backlit shot, position the subject inside the AF
target mark.
Red-eye Reduction ( )
When shooting people, eyes may appear red. Use the red-eye
reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon.
In the red-eye reduction flash mode, the camera will emit a series of
rapid pre-flashes before the actual flash fires. This makes the subject's
pupils contract, significantly reducing the red-eye effect. Be sure to hold
the camera firmly until the shutter releases, which takes approximately
one second.
Fill-in Flash ( )
Forces the flash to fire on every shot.
Using the fill-in flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light.
This feature can be used to light up a subject's face, when shaded by a
tree for example, or to correct uneven lighting conditions caused by
backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc. This mode may not have the
desired effect in excessively bright light.
No Flash ( )
Use this mode in situations where flash photography is prohibited, such
as art museums and live stage performances, or when taking pictures
in twilight or of night scenes.
The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1/2 second in low-light
situations. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness
caused by camera movement.
Night Scenes ( )
For taking pictures at night, using flash and slow shutter speeds.
This setting fires the flash to expose the foreground while the shutter
stays open to expose the details in the background.
Night Scenes + Red-eye Reduction ( )
The combination of these two modes works best for taking pictures of
people at night.
The night scene flash and red-eye reduction flash both operate at the
same time.
The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1/2 second in low-light
conditions. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness
caused by camera movement.
The flash will fire automatically when necessary.
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