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Cyber-shot User Guide
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Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > 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. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2. MENU
(Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Red Eye Reduction]
desired mode
Auto
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes
automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
On The flash always 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. (The flash is set to [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.
If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not
work, even when you select [Auto].
[Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:
When
(Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or
(Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
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