62Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting ModeMore on Shootingm Using the FlashThe flash has a range of approx. 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 to 11 ft.) when the camera iszoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.0.5 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 ft.) when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto.Note that in G (easy auto) mode (A 26), only U Auto (default setting) and WOff are available.B Notes on Flash• When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots inpictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash setting to W Off.• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings Thatcannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.U AutoFlash fires automatically when lighting is poor.In G (easy auto) mode (A 26), the camera automatically selects the optimumflash mode for the scene mode it has selected.V Auto with red-eye reductionSuited to pictures of people, this option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon(A 63).W OffFlash will not fire even when lighting is poor.X Fill flashFlash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows andback-lit subjects.Y Slow syncU (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capturebackground at night or under dim lighting.99Tap P in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
