188In Creative Zone modes, just press the<D> button to raise the built-in flash forflash photography. To retract the built-inflash, push it back down with your fingers.In Basic Zone modes (except <7> <3><5> <G> modes), the built-in flash willbe raised and fire automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.In the <A> <C> <2> <4> <F> modes, you have the option to firethe flash or not.The table below shows the shutter speed and aperture settings that willbe used with flash.D Using the Built-in FlashShooting Mode Shutter Speed ApertureA C 2 4 6 F Automatically set Automatically setd Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 1/60 sec.) Automatically sets Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Automatically setf Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Manually seta Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Manually setF The exposure will continue while youhold down the shutter button. Manually setFlash Photography in the <f> ModeTo obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically(autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The shutter speedwill be set automatically between 1/250 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’sbrightness.In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and thebackground is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically. Both thesubject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flashsync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camerashake. Using a tripod is recommended.To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [z2: Flash control], set [Flashsync. speed in Av mode] to [1/250-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/250 sec. (fixed)](p.196).
