FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR - Manual (Page 56)

38 More on Photography
N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)
Turning the Flash Off Turning the Flash Off
Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting
under dim light. A tripod can be used to prevent blurring when lighting is poor.
R If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be
blurred; use of a tripod is recommended.
R The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until
shooting is complete.
R The fl ash may cause vignetting.
Using the Flash Using the Flash
The fl ash is automatically raised and lowered when the camera
is turned on and off . If the fl ash is lowered manually when the
camera is on, it will remain slightly open so that it can be acti-
vated by manually returning it to the fully raised position.
Red-Eye Removal Red-Eye Removal
When Intelligent Face Detection ( P 43) and red-eye removal (P 92)
are on, red-eye removal is available in auto ( K; RED EYE REDUC-
TION), fl ash on ( L; FORCED FLASH), and slow sync (M; RED EYE &
SLOW) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when
light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in
the illustration at right.