183Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting MenuWhen On is selected, the camera will time photographs toreduce banding, areas of under- or over-exposure, or (inphotographs taken in continuous release modes) unevencoloration caused by the flicker of such light sources asfluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps (note that the frame ratemay drop while flicker reduction is in effect, and that the framerate may slow or become erratic during burst shooting).Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. For moreinformation, see “Metering” (0 106).Flicker Reduction ShootingG button ➜ C (photo shooting menu)D “Flicker Reduction Shooting” in the Photo Shooting MenuFlicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associatedrespectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). Flicker may notbe detected or the desired results may not be achieved with darkbackgrounds, bright light sources, or decorative lighting displays andother non-standard lighting. Depending on the light source, there maybe a slight delay before the shutter is released. The desired results maynot be achieved if the frequency of the power supply changes duringshooting.Flicker detection will not take effect at shutter speeds slower than1/100 s (including Bulb and Time) or when Continuous H (extended) isselected for release mode or silent photography, HDR, or exposuredelay mode is enabled.MeteringG button ➜ C (photo shooting menu)
