Red eye reduction, What causes the red-eye phenomenon – Sony NEX-5NK User Manual

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Red Eye Reduction

When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.

1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting.

• Attach and raise the flash to use Red Eye Reduction.
• You cannot use Red Eye Reduction with [Smile Shutter].
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and

conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.

On

The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Off

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

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What causes the red-eye phenomenon?

Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.

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