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Using the built-in flash, Using red-eye reduction flash, Using fill-in flash – Samsung ER-GX20ZBBB-E1 User Manual

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Using the Built-in Flash

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken
in dark environments with a fl ash. This is caused by the refl ection of the
electronic fl ash from the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils
are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the
following measures can be used to combat it.

● Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
● If using a zoom lens, set it to wide-angle and move in closer to your subject.
● Use a fl ash that supports red-eye reduction.
● Avoiding the direct use of external fl ash may reduce the “red-eye” in pictures.

The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging
the fl ash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-fl ash is discharged
just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main fl ash
is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect.
To use the red-eye reduction function, set [Auto+Red-eye(

)] in Auto mode

( ) and [Fill-In+Red-eye(

)] or [1st Curtain Sync.+Red-eye(

)] in other

modes.

Using Fill-in Flash

Using the [Fill-In] fl ash mode, the fl ash fi res regardless the environmental
light conditions. You can effectively use this fl ash mode when photographing
against the light.

1. Rotate the Mode dial (

) to any recording

mode except for the

(Auto mode).

2. Press the fl ash ( ) button.

- The built-in fl ash pops up if necessary and

begins charging. Regardless of the Flash
mode, the Fill-in fl ash will be selected. When
the fl ash is fully charged, appears in the
LCD panel and viewfi nder.

3. Press the shutter release button halfway.

- The focus indicator ( ) appears in the

viewfi nder when focused.

4. Press the shutter release button fully.

- The picture is taken.

5. Push down on the portion indicated in the

illustration to retract the fl ash.

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