Pentax MX4 - Manual (Page 72)

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Flash Modes
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Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.
Selecting the Flash Mode
(No
icon)
Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
a Flash Off
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the light
conditions. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in
museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited.
b Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c
Auto +
Red-eye reduction
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 reduction
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.
• To use the flash, press the f button to make the flash pop up.
When the flash is closed, it will not discharge (Flash Off).
• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when the drive mode is set
to j or p or the focus mode is set to s or r.
• The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second
time to take the picture. In the red-eye reduction modes, the
interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.
• You cannot select Auto or Auto + Red-eye Reduction in a, b or
c mode.
• Use the flash to prevent camera shake if a blinks when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
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