Setting the Flash to [On]
Red-Eye Reduction
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
1. Press the 
button to switch between flash modes until the 
icon is displayed on the LCD screen.
- The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
- You can switch between settings by pressing the button.
- The flash mode will vary depending on whether the red-eye reduction function is on or off.
When the red-eye reduction function* is on:
When the red-eye reduction function is off:
* This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red.
2. Shoot the image.
The flash mode icons displayed on the LCD:
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Red-eye reduction, Auto |
The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. |
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Auto |
The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. |
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Red-eye reduction, Flash on |
The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire. |
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Flash on |
The flash always fires. |
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Flash off |
The flash does not fire. |
- Distance ranges for shooting with the flash are 55 cm to 4.2 m (1.8 ft. to 13.8 ft.) (W) and 55 cm to 2.0 m (1.8 ft. to 6.6 ft.) (T).
- The flash cannot be used in the
 ,  ,  ,  ,  , and  modes.
- cannot be selected in the , Tv, Av, and M modes.
- Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
- The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge.
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Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function
The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red.
1. Press the <MENU> button. In the [
Rec.] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On], and press the <MENU> button.
appears on the LCD monitor if it is set to Information View display.- Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.
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Red-Eye Reduction
Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or moving closer to the subject.
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