55Using the Built-in FlashIf the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.A higher ISO speed increases the effective range or distance of the flash.In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks in bright light, decrease the ISO speed.Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet awayfrom the subject.If the lens hood (optional) is attached or if you are too close to thesubject, the bottom portion of the picture might turn out dark. Forimportant shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make surethe flash exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom).Shooting without the built-in flash.Shooting under low light can cause blur due to camera shake. Holdthe camera as still as possible or use a tripod.Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture canreduce red eye. Red-eye reduction can be set in any shooting modeexcept <3> <7> <5>.Under the [z] tab, select [Red-eyeOn/Off] and press <0>. Set it to[On], then press <0>.When you press the shutter buttonhalfway, the red-eye reduction lampwill light. Then when you press theshutter button completely, the picturewill be taken.Shooting TipsUsing Red-eye ReductionThe red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at the red-eyereduction lamp, when the room is well lit, and when you go closer to the subject.When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder display on the bottom rightwill gradually turn off. For best results, take the picture after this display turns off.The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies from subject to subject.
