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Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using
flash.
1. MENU
1 [Red Eye Reduction] desired mode
On The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Off Does not use [Red Eye Reduction].
What causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. The flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina) (A), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Other ways to reduce red-eye
Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in [Scene Selection]. ([Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off]
automatically.)
Notes
To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a
second until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this
period.
[Red Eye Reduction] may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as the distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
[Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:
In [Sweep Panorama] mode
When
(Night Scene) or (Hand-held Twilight) mode is selected in [Scene Selection].
When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
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