Using the Flash

Use the flash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. The flash mode can be selected using the [FLASH MODE] option in the shooting menu.

Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired flash mode and press [MENU/OK] to select.

[AUTO]: The flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations.
[FORCED FLASH]: The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration when shooting in bright light.
[SLOW SYNCHRO]: Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
[COMMANDER]: A flash mounted on the hot shoe can be used to control optional remote flash units.
[EXTERNAL FLASH]: Select when using optional third-party flash units.
[SUPPRESSED FLASH]: The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorlylit. A tripod is recommended.

If is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the flash will fire when the photo is taken.

Except in commander mode, the flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

The flash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1/2000 s or slower.

The camera can also be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mounted flash units.

The flash may need more time to charge when the battery is low.

Red-Eye Removal

When “intelligent face detection” is active, and on is selected for “red eye removal”, red-eye removal is available in , , .

Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas.