Fill flash. KONICA Dynax 404Si, Maxxum ST Si

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Fill Flash

Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken. The TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure correct exposure.

Press the flash-mode button and turn the control dial until appears in the data panel.

• Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table on page 25.

• Press the flash-mode button and turn the control dial until appears to return to autoflash mode.

• For quick shots, hold the flash-mode button down when pressing the shutter-release button to fire the fill flash.

Flash Cancel

Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture the ambiance of existing light.

Press the flash-mode button and turn the control dial until appears in the data panel.

• Press the flash-mode button and turn the control dial until appears to return to autoflash mode.

The shutter speed may be slow.

Use of a tripod is recommended.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Red-Eye Reduction

Light reflecting from your subject’s eyes may produce the effect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye-reduction mode to produce more natural looking photographs by reducing the redeye effect.

1. Turn the function dial to .

2. Press the function button and turn the control dial until and ON appear in the data panel.

• Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few short flash bursts just before the picture is taken.

Cancelling Red-eye Reduction

Turn the function dial to , then press the function button and turn the control dial until and OFF appear in the data panel.

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