Olympus 120526 Stylus 120 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 7

12 1 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Auto Flash 2 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Flash-Off 13 Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes. 1. Press the shutter release button to make sure the orange lamp lights. 2. Press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture. Flash working range (with color negative film) ISO Wide angle (W) Telephoto (T) 100 0.6 to 4.5 m (2.0 to 14.8 ft) 0.6 to 2.0 m (2.0 to 6.6 ft) 200 0.6 to 6.3 m (2.0 to 20.7 ft) 0.6 to 2.8 m (2.0 to 9.2 ft) 400 0.6 to 9.0 m (2.0 to 29.6 ft) 0.6 to 4.0 m (2.0 to 13.2 ft) Note: When slide film is used, the working range at the telephoto side will be reduced by about 40%. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Red-Eye Reduction Flash A series of low-power pre-flashes before the main flash accustoms the subject's eyes to the light and helps prevent their eyes from appearing red in a photograph. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode. ț Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 2 seconds) is selected, use a tripod to prevent camera-shake. ț Have your subject stay still; otherwise, blurring may result. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Fill-In Flash Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject's face or to shoot in backlit conditions or under fluorescent light. Eyes appear red. ț Hold the camera securely. It takes about 1 second until the shutter releases. ț Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Is not looking at the flash from right in front. 2. Is not watching the pre-flashes. 3. Is too far from the camera. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of each subject. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode. ț Make sure your subject is within the flash working range (p.12). ț Fill-in flash becomes ineffective in extremely bright conditions.