Ricoh Caplio R7 - Manual (Page 38)

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Flash Modes
Flash Range (when ISO Setting is set to [Auto]GP.95)
1
Switch the mode selector to 5.
2
Press the F (Flash) button.
• The list of the flash modes mark is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3
Press the !" buttons to
select the flash mode.
• The flash mode symbol is displayed
at the upper left of the LCD monitor.
• The flash mode symbol blinks at the upper left of the LCD
monitor when the flash is charging. Once the flash is charged,
the symbol stops blinking and lights steadily and the camera is
ready to shoot.
Using the Flash
Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. At the time
of purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off].
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit
or backlit.
Red-Eye Flash Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s eyes
appear red in pictures.
Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
Flash Synchro. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is useful
when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera
shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended.
Soft Flash Reduces the amount of light fired by the flash. This is
useful when using macro shooting to shoot close-ups.
Wide-Angle Approx. 0.2 to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens)
Telephoto Approx. 0.25 to 2.0 m (from the front of the lens)