Sony DSC-S500 - Manual (Page 17)

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Selecting a flash mode for still images ( )
Before you shoot, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
• Flash range (when [ISO] is set to [Auto])
W side: Approx. 0.5 to 2.5 m (19 3/4 to 98 1/2 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.5 to 2.0 m (19 3/4 to 78 3/4 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust flash intensity.
• While charging the flash,
is displayed.
Shooting close-up (Macro) ( )
Before you shoot, press B ( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press B again.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not be entirely in focus.
• The AF speed drops.
Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 5 cm (2 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 35 cm (13 7/8 inches)
Using the self-timer ( )
Before you shoot, press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, press V again.
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to reduce the risk of blur.
To shoot an image using the control button
No indicator Strobes if it is dark or against light (default setting)
Flash forced on
Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
The shutter speed slows down in low light to capture details of
background that is out of flash light range.
Flash forced off
No indicator Not using the self-timer
Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
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