Reference Manual

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Shooting features
Flash
Flash
Y
ou can change the ash settings to match the shooting conditions.
Shooting mode
exible butt
on 2 (
) Flash
Flexible button Description
Auto ash
The ash r
es when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
Flash o
The ash does not r
e.
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when
shooting in dark surroundings.
Always r
e ash
The ash r
es whenever a picture is taken.
Use to “ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Notes about [Flash]
T
his function may not be available to use in combination with other functions.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 81)
Notes about shooting with the ash
When y
ou use the ash at the wide-angle zoom position, the edge of the image may be
dark depending on the shooting distance. This may be improved if you move the zoom
control slightly toward the telephoto position.
The ash lamp
The status of the ash can be conr
med by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
•
On: The ash res when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
•
Flashing: The ash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
•
O: The ash does not re when a picture is taken.
The ash setting
•
T
he setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.
Default settings list for ash and self-timer (page 80)
•
T
he setting applied in [Point and shoot] is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned o.