Sony DSC-H9B Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 14

ControlBasic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The "Red-eye phenomenon" This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subjects eyes because the pupils of the subjects eyes are wide open in a dark place. Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be reduced? • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 59). • Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 32). (The flash is turned off automatically.) • When the eyes of the subject turns out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 65) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". "White circular spots" This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens, can be accentuated by the camera's flash. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can "White circular spots" be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your shooting arm firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. 14