Sony DSC-W220/L Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 53

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light, Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction - software

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Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (-) Makes the flash level lower. (Normal) (+) Makes the flash level higher. • To change flash mode, see page 25. • If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect. Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. (Auto) (On) (Off) The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon automatically when the Face Detection function is activated. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with the supplied software "PMB". • When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash does not strobe to reduce the red-eye phenomenon even when [Auto] is selected. 53

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Using the shooting functions
Shooting menu
For details on the operation
1
page 38
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
To change flash mode, see page 25.
If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. When the
eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with
the supplied software “PMB”.
When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash does not strobe to reduce the red-eye phenomenon
even when [Auto] is selected.
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
(–)
Makes the flash level lower.
(Normal)
(+)
Makes the flash level higher.
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
(Auto)
The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon
automatically when the Face Detection function is activated.
(On)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(Off)
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.