Pentax 16701 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 73
Using red-eye reduction flash, discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function,
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71 When the mode dial is set to a (Flash Off), the built-in flash will not pop up even if the K/i button is pressed. Basic Operations Using red-eye reduction flash "Red-eye" is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can 3 be used to combat it. • Brighten the surroundings when shooting. • Set to wide angle and move closer to the subject if a zoom lens is in use. • Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. • Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function in Picture mode or H (Scene) mode, select D or F. Set to F or H in other modes.