Ricoh RDC-5000 - Manual (Page 60)

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Forced Flash Mode
When you take a picture against the light or under strong light, the subject’s face may
appear in the shade in the resultant shot. Use forced flash mode to reduce this effect.
In this mode, the flash will fire regardless of the ambient light level.
q
Set the mode dial to [ ].
w
Press the flash mode button to light
mark.
The forced flash mode is now set.
The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD
monitor or on the LCD panel. Press the shutter
release button to take the picture using the
flash. The flash LED will light (red) when you
press the shutter release button lightly.
Note • The flash LED blinks and the LCD
monitor is cleared while the flash is
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in
this state.
Important
Note
• When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)
with the flash activated, the subject may appear white in the resultant shot
due to over-exposure. To avoid this problem, switch to flash off mode.
How To Cancel the Forced Flash Mode
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.