56Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorShooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set a flashmode that suits the shooting conditions.1 Lower the K (flash pop-up)control to raise the flash.• When the flash is lowered, the flashmode is fixed at W (off ).2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector.3 Press the multi selector to select the desiredmode and press the k button.• See “Available Flash Modes” (A57) for moreinformation.• When the manual flash is selected, select the flashoutput and press the k button.• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, theselection will be canceled.• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for afew seconds even if monitor indicators (A9) areturned on.4 Frame the subject and shoot.• When you press the shutter-release button halfway,you can check the current flash mode by the icon at thetop of the monitor.- On: When the shutter-release button is pressed all theway, the flash will fire in accordance with the flash mode set. When U (auto) is set,the flash will fire if W is displayed.- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.Auto
