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Advanced shooting
Advanced shooting
Using the flash (sold separately)
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 backlit subject.
For details on how to use the flash, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the flash.
Note
• The lens may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the bottom of
the image. Remove the lens hood.
1 Remove the Shoe Cap and attach
the flash (sold separately).
• Firmly push the flash into the Multi
interface shoe in the direction of the
arrow until it stops. Confirm that it is
locked.
• When you use a flash compatible with
the Auto-lock Accessory shoe, attach
the Shoe adaptor to the camera
(page 24).
2 Turn the flash on and after the
flash charging is completed,
shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged.
Lit: The flash has been charged.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
auto focus mode, the AF illuminator of
the flash may be emitted.
(Flash charging) indicator
3 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting
mode, see page 119.