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8. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
1 Select the menu. (P53)
2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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.
∫ Correcting red eyes
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
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.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]