38FLASH ( ) buttonIndicator Flash mode IndicatorDefinition If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.Flash mode indicatorRed eyereductionSlow synchroFill in flashFlash offThe flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situationwhere flash photography is prohibited. When you take an image in a low light condition,the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automaticallyand will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will becontrolled, according to the prevailing conditions.The brighter the background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be.The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain thecorrect exposure. We recommend using a tripod. When you take an image in a low lightcondition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.INFORMATIONUsing the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.In super macro mode, continuous shot or AEB mode, the flash function will not operate.
