Pentax Optio S5n - Manual (Page 76)

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Flash Modes
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Press the four-way controller (4) 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 brightness.
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 lighting conditions.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C (Movie mode),
Continuous Shooting, or Infinity-Landscape.
• The flash discharges a total of three times, two pre-flashes (It may
look like one flash to your eye) and the third time to take the
pictures. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the
pre-flashes and the last flash is longer.)
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1 p.30
Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.95
Using the flash in Macro or Super Macro mode may cause the image
to be overexposed.
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