Owner's Manual

~FlashMode
The flash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial.
Auto+
red-eye
reduction
Red-eye
reduction
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Auto
P,A
Fill flash
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Off
Rear-
curtain+
slow
sync
Off
Red-eye
reduction
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Auto slow sync
S,M
Fill flash
Auto slow
sync+
m
red~eye
reduction •
Rear-curtain
sync
Slow sync+ Slow sync
red-eye reduction
* SLOW is displayed after command dial is released.
Flash modes are described below.
• AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut-
ter-release button
is pressed halfway and fires as required.
• @ (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. AF-assist lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye:'
• SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or
under low light.
Use to include background lighting in portraits.
• REAR (rear curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light
behind moving subjects. If this icon
is not displayed, flash will fire immediately after shutter opens.
~ The" Button
Flash mode can also be selected by pressing the" button and rotating
the comm'and dial.
In P, 5, A, and M modes, press the" button once to
raise the flash and then select a flash mode by pressing the" button and
rotating the command
dial.
~ Custom Settings (~ 76, 78)
Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash
output. Custom Setting 14 (Built-in Flash) can be used for manual flash
control.
Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash I 3S