On using the flash
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
The “Red-eye phenomenon”
This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subjects eyes because the pupils of the subjects eyes are wide open in a dark place.
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How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
- Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]
White circular spots
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens, can be accentuated by the camera's flash.
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How can “White circular spots” be reduced?
- Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Basic techniques for better images
- Focusing on a subject successfully
- Adjusting the light intensity
On “image quality” and “image size”
- On the effects of lighting
On using the flash
