Pentax Optio E50 - Manual (Page 72)

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Flash Modes
Selecting the Flash Mode
, Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
a Flash Off
The flash does 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 discharges regardless of the
light conditions.
• The Face Recognition AF&AE function is activated when the drive
mode is set to b, R I, or . If the flash discharges with the
flash mode set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On), the d icon appears
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, and the flash
discharges with red-eye reduction function at all times.
• The flash mode is fixed at a (Flash Off) in d or mode, when
the drive mode is set to 1 or , or when the focus mode is set to
s .
• A pre-flash discharges when c or d is displayed.
• In
mode, you can only select , or a.
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