28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of about 0.3–6 m (1–19 ft. 8.0 in.) when the camera iszoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range isabout 0.3–4 m (1–13 ft. 1.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). Thefollowing flash modes are available.1 Press J (flash mode).The flash mode menu is displayed.2 Use the rotary multi selector to choosethe desired flash mode and press d.The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed atthe top of the monitor.When z (auto) is applied, z is only displayed forfive seconds.The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and high-sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’smemory even after the camera is turned off.If a setting is not applied by pressing d within a fewseconds, the selection will be cancelled.z Auto (default setting for L (auto) mode)Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.A Auto with red-eye reductionReduces “red-eye” in portraits (c 29).B OffFlash will not fire even when lighting is poor.J Fill flashFlash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows andback-lit subjects.D Slow syncFlash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-ground at night or under dim light.zzFlash mode5MMzzWWL5
