Samsung CX4 - Manual (Page 32)

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If y
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Using the Flash
You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of
purchase, the camera is set to [Auto].
1
Press the ADJ./OK button toward F
(flash).
• The list of the flash modes symbol is
displayed on the picture display.
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject
is poorly lit or backlit.
Anti Red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which
people’s eyes appear red in pictures.
Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting
conditions.
Flash Synchro. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.
This is useful when taking portrait pictures in
a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the
use of a tripod is recommended.
2
Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the flash mode.
• The flash mode symbol is displayed at the upper left of the picture
display.
• The flash mode symbol blinks at the upper left of the picture display
when the flash is charging. Once the flash is charged, the symbol
stops blinking and lights steadily and the camera is ready to shoot.
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You cannot shoot when the flash is charging (approx. 5 seconds).
• After the camera is turned on, it may take longer for the camera to become
ready for shooting when using the flash.