Making Settings
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Red-eye reduction
The flash flickers briefly before firing to reduce
the red-eye effect in flash photos of people. As
with the Automatic setting, the flash fires
automatically whenever it’s needed for adequate
lighting.
Forced flash
The flash fires with every picture you take. Use
this setting to compensate for backlighting; for
example, when you are facing the sun.
Flash off
The flash is disabled even when adequate
lighting is not available. Use this setting for
special effects or when using a flash is prohibited.
Slow synchro
The camera’s shutter speed slows to enhance the
clarity of background details in the photo when
taking pictures at dawn or twilight, or in places
with an illuminated background.
Note:
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After turning on the camera and taking a flash photo,
the flash icon and the green indicator light beside the
viewfinder blink until the flash is fully recharged.
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When you use the external flash, the internal flash is
disabled and the button does not work.
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Slow synchro is only available in the Program or
Manual camera modes. To change the camera mode,
see “Making camera mode settings” on page 4-5.
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You can select a leading or trailing slow synchro
setting. To select a slow synchro setting, see “Selecting
slow synchro timing” on page 4-18.
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The flash is disabled when taking video clips or using
the continuous shooting feature.
Making camera mode settings
The PhotoPC 3000Z has three camera modes to suit your
photographic needs. Each mode gives you a different degree
of control over the camera settings, whether you are taking
photos using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Read this
section to choose the appropriate mode, and to change the
mode if necessary.
