Pentax OPTIO VS20 - Setting the Shooting Functions; Selecting the Flash Mode

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Taking Pictures
Setting the Shooting Functions
Selecting the Flash Mode
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Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions. If the Face Detection function is
activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d.
a
Flash Off
The flash does not discharge, regardless of the
brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited.
b
Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c
Auto + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes. The flash discharges automatically. A pre-flash
discharges before the main flash.
d
Flash On + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light
conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.
• The flash does not discharge (a) in movie recording mode, or when
the drive mode is set to j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting
L), C (Burst Shooting H) or I (16-frame shooting), or the focus mode
is set to s (Infinity).
•In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a.
•In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select , and c.
•In B (Night Scene Portrait) mode, or when the Face Detection
function is activated and the flash is set to ,, the flash mode will
automatically change to d when a face is detected.
Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause
uneven exposure of the image due to the light distribution.