Nikon D50 D50 User's Manual - Page 28

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Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release is pressed halfway. Subjects outside the range of the flash (0.6-7.5 m/2´-24´7˝) may not be properly lit. Remove lens hoods when using the flash. Once the flash is raised, it will only fire when required for additional lighting. If the flash is required, photographs can only be taken when the (flash-ready) indicator is displayed. Wait until the flash-ready indicator is displayed before shooting. To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. If desired, the flash can be turned off so that it will not fire even when lighting is poor. Press the button and rotate the command dial until is displayed in the control panel. To turn the flash back on, press the button and rotate the command dial until is displayed in the control panel. Auto with redeye reduction (see "Reference") Flash fires when lighting is poor Flash off 18

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Tutorial—Taking Photographs in
Mode
The Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in
mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically
when the shutter-release is pressed halfway.
Subjects
outside the range of the flash (0.6–7.5 m / 2´–24´7˝)
may not be properly lit.
Remove lens hoods when
using the flash.
Once the flash is raised, it will only fire when required
for additional lighting.
If the flash is required, pho-
tographs can only be taken when the
(flash-ready)
indicator is displayed.
Wait until the flash-ready indi-
cator is displayed before shooting.
Flash off
Auto with red-
eye reduction
(see “Reference”)
Flash fires when
lighting is poor
If desired, the flash can be turned off so that it will not fire even when lighting
is poor.
Press the
button and rotate the command dial until
is displayed in
the control panel.
To turn the flash back on, press the
button and rotate the
command dial until
is displayed in the control panel.
To save battery power when the flash is not in use,
return it to the closed position by pressing it gently
downward until the latch clicks into place.