Sony DSC-H9B Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 59

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light, Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon

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Using functions for shooting Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49 Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. M +2.0EV Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. 0EV The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts automatically. m -2.0EV Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments. • The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as or . • To change flash mode, see page 29. • If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect. Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. (Auto) (On) (Off) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon whenever necessary, only when using the Face Detection Function. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye phenomenon using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 67). • When the Face Detection function is not used, the Red Eye Reduction will not function even when [Auto] is selected. 59

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Using functions for shooting
Shooting menu
For details on the operation
1
page 49
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.
The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as
or
.
To change flash mode, see page 29.
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.
Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In such a case, you can correct
the red-eye phenomenon using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 67).
When the Face Detection function is not used, the Red Eye Reduction will not function even when [Auto]
is selected.
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
M
+2.0EV
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
0EV
The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts
automatically.
m
–2.0EV
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
(Auto)
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon whenever necessary, only
when using the Face Detection Function.
(On)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(Off)
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.