Pentax 18173 Operation Manual - Page 44
Selecting the Flash Mode
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z Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto flash Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge. The flash discharges. 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. Flash On + Red-eye Reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. Taking Pictures • The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes memo cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to . • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, infinity-landscape, fireworks in picture mode or super macro mode. • The flash discharges once before the main flash as supplementary light for AE metering. • In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subject's eyes smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp p.25 42 Saving the Flash Mode p.87