6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P50)
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
‰
([Forced Flash 
On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
The flash is activated every time regardless 
of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit 
or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape will 
appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod 
can enhance your photos.