Sony DSLR-A290 - Manual (Page 75)

Us
ing the shooting
function
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Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the flash pops up automatically if it is
dark or you are shooting into the light.
1
on the control button t Select
the desired setting
2
After the flash has finished
charging, shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot
release the shutter.
Lit: The flash has been charged and is
ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired
to help focus on a subject (AF
illuminator).
(Flash charging)
indicator