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Automatic firing of the built-in flash, Af-assist with the built-in flash, Using red-eye reduction – Canon EOS 7 User Manual

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a Full Auto Mode

Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash

In the Basic Zone modes (except and <^>), the built-in flash pops

up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions. (To retract

the flash head, push it down by hand.)

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If the built-in flash’s automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the < [| >
icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. If this happens, press the shutter

button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.

Also read the cautions for using the built-in flash on pages 74.

■-9- If you do not want the built-in flash to fire, use the

> (Program AE) mode,

(-^page 52)

AF-Assist with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes

when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the subject

(AF assist light) to enable easier autofocusing.

0 • The AF-assist light does not function in the < Sk > and < ^ > modes.

• The built-in flash's AF-assist light is effective up to about 4 meters.

• In a Creative Zone mode, lift up the flash head and the AF-assist light will be

emitted when necessary.

• When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the Speedlite's

built-in AF-assist lamp will light.

<§> Using Red-eye Reduction

When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may
come out red in the photograph. "Red eye" happens when the light from the
flash reflects off the retina of the eyes.
The camera s red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction

lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil

diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from
occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode except

and <^>.
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