Using the Built-in Flash
1
Press
C
in standby mode.
2
Select a flash mode.
Available operations
R Compensates the flash exposure.
Selects the amount of flash discharge (when
[Manual Flash Discharge] is selected).
M Resets the compensation value to the default setting.
3
Press
E
.
The camera returns to standby mode.
4
Press
1
.
The built-in flash is popped up.
3
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G
Flash On
Flash On
+ Red-eye
Reduction
Slow-speed
Sync
Slow-speed
Sync+Redeye
Trailing
Curtain
Sync
Discharges a flash for each picture.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash and discharges a flash for each picture.
Sets to a slow shutter speed and discharges a flash for each picture.
Use this, for example, when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slowspeed Sync.
Discharges a flash immediately before closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them.
K
Auto Flash
Discharge
Auto Flash
+ Red-eye
Reduction
Manual
Flash
Discharge
Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before an automatic flash.
Sets the amount of flash discharge between
FULL and 1/128 power.
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Memo
• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode.
Capture Mode
R ,
S *
G , H , J
I , K , L , M
Selectable Flash Mode
A , B , C , D
C , D , E , F , H , K
C , D , G , K
The built-in flash cannot be used for some
S
modes and for Y
mode. (p.110)
• You cannot take pictures while the built-in flash is being charged. If you want to take pictures while charging the flash, set [22 Release While Charging] in the
E
4 menu.
• Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash
may be limited. (p.114)
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