Pentax Optio E30 - Manual (Page 71)

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Flash Modes
1
Press the four-way controller (4)
in A mode.
The flash mode changes each time the
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (23).
2
Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to capture status with
the selected flash mode.
Selecting the Flash Mode
, Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
a Flash Off
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the
brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited.
b Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c Auto + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
d Flash On + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of
the light conditions.
• The flash will not discharge a (Flash Off) in C mode or y mode,
or when the drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s.
• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.
• In A mode, you can only select , or a.
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Auto Auto Auto
Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode
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