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Taking Pictures
Selecting the Flash Mode
None Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto +
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash On +
Red-eye
Reduction
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous
shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when
the Capture mode is set to .
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take a
picture.
z Press the button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and
the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. When
charging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while press-
ing the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Saving the Flash Mode p.52
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
The flash will not discharge.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless
of lighting conditions.
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