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Selecting the flash mode, P.39) – Pentax 33WR User Manual

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Taking Pictures

1

Press the

b

button in Capture mode.

This will switch flash modes, and the current icon will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode.

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Auto

The flash discharges automatically based on light
conditions.

a

Flash Off

The flash never discharges regardless of light
conditions.

b

Flash On

The flash always discharges regardless of light
conditions.

c

Auto flash + red-eye
reduction

Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash
reflecting from the subject’s eyes. The flash
discharges automatically.

d

Flash On + red-eye
reduction

Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash
reflecting from the subject’s eyes.
The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions.

• The flash is always off when the Capture mode is set to C,

Continuous shooting, Infinity-Landscape, or Fireworks.

• When using the flash, it always discharges once before taking the

picture, to assist with metering.

• In Auto + red-eye reduction or Flash On + red-eye reduction, the flash

discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of the

subject’s eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.

• The shutter speed will be slower with the flash off, or in low light

conditions such as a night scene. Use a tripod to prevent camera

movement.

Status of the Flash Status Lamp 1p.25
Saving the Flash Mode 1p.68

b

button