65Using the Built-in FlashChanging Shooting SettingsChanging the Flash ModeSelect Flash mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48).Change the flash output depending upon shooting conditions. The flash modes availabledepend upon the mode currently selected with the mode dial.* M is displayed after command dial is released.Flash modes are described below.• K (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops upautomatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.• L (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. AF-assist lamp lights before flash fires,reducing “red-eye.”• M (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lightingat night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.• N (rear curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating the effect of astream of light behind moving subjects. If this icon is not displayed, flash will fireimmediately after shutter opens.D Using the Command DialThe flash mode can also be selected by rotatingthe command dial while pressing D. Confirmthat the flash mode display changes, accordingto the shooting mode currently selected in theShooting information display, while selecting aflash mode. In a, b, c, and d modes, press D to raise the flash. Press D again and hold it downwhile rotating the command dial to select a flash mode.e, g, i, k la, c b, dAuto (default setting)Auto + red-eyereduction OffAuto slow sync (default setting)Auto slow sync +red-eye reductionOffFill flashRed-eyereductionRear-curtain +slow sync *Slow syncSlow sync +red-eye reductionFill flashRear-curtain syncRed-eyereductionFlash mode+
