59Shooting FeaturesFlash ModeAvailable Flash ModesB Notes About Shooting with the FlashWhen you use the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the edge of the image may bedark depending on the shooting distance.This may be improved by adjusting the zoom slightly to a telephoto position.C The Flash Mode SettingThe available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.1 For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory evenafter the camera is turned off.2 Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash Mode, Self-timer, andFocus Mode)” (A78) for more information.U AutoThe flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on theshooting screen.V Auto+red-eye reduction/Red-eye reductionReduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A60).• When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture istaken.X Fill flash/Standard flashThe flash fires whenever a picture is taken.Y Slow syncSuited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flashfires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are usedto capture background at night or under dim lighting.Flash mode A, o y n A1 B1 C1 D1U Auto w2– – – – –V Auto+red-eye reduction w – – – – –Red-eye reduction – – w w w wX Fill flash w – – – – –Standard flash – – w w w wY Slow sync w – w – w –
