User Guide

10
Using the Flash
1.
Press the button to cycle through flash settings.
Flash settings cannot be used in some
shooting modes.
Shooting Close-Ups
1.
Select (Macro) from the FUNC. menu (p. 7).
This records flowers and other small objects large and up close.
Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject
Maximum wide angle setting: 284 × 210 mm (11 × 8.3 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
Maximum telephoto setting: 44 × 33 mm (1.7 × 1.3 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 10 cm (3.9 in.)
You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached
to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning
icon appears.
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode (p. 128).
The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in
macro mode in the range of 10 – 30 cm (3.9 in. – 1.0 ft.).
See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode (p. 128).
Auto
Auto with red-eye
reduction
Flash on with red-
eye reduction
Flash on
Flash off
Slow Synchro
Red-eye reduction
This feature reduces the effect of light
reflecting back from the eyes and
making them appear red.
Slow synchro
The flash timing is adjusted to a slow
shutter speed, allowing you to shoot
night scenes.
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