Canon EOS 7 - Manual (Page 30)

a Full Auto Mode
Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash
In the Basic Zone modes (except <Sk> and <^>), the built-in flash pops
up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions. (To retract
the flash head, push it down by hand.)
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If the built-in flash’s automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the < [| >
icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. If this happens, press the shutter
button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.
Also read the cautions for using the built-in flash on pages 74.
■-9- If you do not want the built-in flash to fire, use the
<P
> (Program AE) mode,
(-^page 52)
AF-Assist with the Built-in Flash
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes
when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the subject
(AF assist light) to enable easier autofocusing.
0 • The AF-assist light does not function in the < Sk > and < ^ > modes.
• The built-in flash's AF-assist light is effective up to about 4 meters.
• In a Creative Zone mode, lift up the flash head and the AF-assist light will be
emitted when necessary.
• When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the Speedlite's
built-in AF-assist lamp will light.
<§> Using Red-eye Reduction
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may
come out red in the photograph. "Red eye" happens when the light from the
flash reflects off the retina of the eyes.
The camera s red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction
lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil
diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from
occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode except
<Sk> and <^>.
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