Selecting a flash mode, When shooting against a light source – Sony DSC-P93 User Manual

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Selecting a flash mode

,

Set the mode dial to

, and

press

v

( ) on the control

button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto):

The camera decides

to use the flash based on lighting
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.

(Forced flash):

The flash will be used

regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(Slow synchro):

The flash will be

used regardless of the amount of ambient
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can

clearly shoot a background that is out of the
flash-lit area.

(No flash):

The flash will not be used.

If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.

You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, M,

,

or

.

The recommended distance using the flash is as
follows (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSC-
P93: Approx. 0.2 m (7

7

/

8

inches) to 3.5 m

(11 feet 5

7

/

8

inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m

(23

5

/

8

inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2

1

/

2

inches) (T)

DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7

7

/

8

inches) to

3.5 m (11 feet 5

7

/

8

inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m

(19

3

/

4

inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2

1

/

2

inches) (T)

The flash fires twice. First pre-emission is to
adjust the amount of flash light, and second
emission is to shoot the image.

You can change the brightness of the flash
using [

] (Flash Level) in the menu settings

(page 113). (When the mode dial is set to

,

you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)

Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
conditions when

(Slow synchro) or

(No

flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.

While the flash is being charged, the (flash
charge) lamp flashes. After charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.

This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.

When shooting against a light
source

In Auto mode, shooting against a light
source automatically flashes even when
there is enough light around the subject.
(Daylight synchro)

Before flashed

When flashed

The best performance may not be given
depending on shooting conditions.

When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to

(No flash).

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