Sony DSC P73 Operating Instructions - Page 31

Selecting a flash mode

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Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images VGA 101 98 SAF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source. (Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. (Slow synchro): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area. (No flash): The flash will not be used. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M, , or . • The recommended distance using the flash is as follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSCP93: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m (23 5/8 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) • The flash fires twice. First pre-emission is to adjust the amount of flash light, and second emission is to shoot the image. • You can change the brightness of the flash using [ ] (Flash Level) in the menu settings (page 113). (When the mode dial is set to , you cannot change the brightness of the flash.) • Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions when (Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • While the flash is being charged, the (flash charge) lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. When shooting against a light source In Auto mode, shooting against a light source automatically flashes even when there is enough light around the subject. (Daylight synchro) Before flashed When flashed • The best performance may not be given depending on shooting conditions. • When you do not want to use the flash, set the flash mode to (No flash). 31

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Shooting still images
Selecting a flash mode
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
press
v
(
) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
The flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto):
The camera decides
to use the flash based on lighting
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.
(Forced flash):
The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(Slow synchro):
The flash will be
used regardless of the amount of ambient
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the
flash-lit area.
(No flash):
The flash will not be used.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
•
You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, M,
,
or
.
•
The recommended distance using the flash is as
follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSC-
P93: Approx. 0.2 m (7
7
/
8
inches) to 3.5 m
(11 feet 5
7
/
8
inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m
(23
5
/
8
inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2
1
/
2
inches) (T)
DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7
7
/
8
inches) to
3.5 m (11 feet 5
7
/
8
inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m
(19
3
/
4
inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2
1
/
2
inches) (T)
•
The flash fires twice. First pre-emission is to
adjust the amount of flash light, and second
emission is to shoot the image.
•
You can change the brightness of the flash
using [
] (Flash Level) in the menu settings
(page 113). (When the mode dial is set to
,
you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)
•
Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
conditions when
(Slow synchro) or
(No
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.
•
While the flash is being charged, the
(flash
charge) lamp flashes. After charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
•
This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
When shooting against a light
source
In Auto mode, shooting against a light
source automatically flashes even when
there is enough light around the subject.
(Daylight synchro)
Before flashed
When flashed
•
The best performance may not be given
depending on shooting conditions.
•
When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to
(No flash).
101
98
VGA
SAF