Olympus D-300 - Manual (Page 31)

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AUTO-FLASH RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH
In the Auto-Flash mode, the
flash will fire automatically in
low-light and backlight
conditions.
In the Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of
low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subject’s
pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-
flashes, this mode is the same as the Auto-Flash mode.
Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”
(when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash photography).
When you take a picture on the backlight, set the subject on the
backlighting correction marks to fire a flash.
Backlighting
correction mark
◆ Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases.
This takes about one second.
◆ Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject:
• Is not looking at the flash from the front.
• Is not watching the pre-flashes.
• Is too far from the camera.
• Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to particular
individual characteristics.
• Some medications, alcohol or drugs may interfere with the
red-eye reduction process.
Notes: