D3500

Camera Functions

Flash Photography

Most digital SLR cameras are equipped with a pop-up flash.

The flash will fire automatically to illuminate dark or back-lit subjects when set to auto and in some scene modes, including portrait and close-up modes. In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash must be turned on or off manually. Turning the flash off when photographing poorly lit subjects may result in slower shutter speeds and blurred shots or heavy shadows in backlit subjects.

Using the flash prevents blur and ensures that backlit subjects are not in shadow.

Flash on
Flash off

Procedure

Auto Pop-up Modes

In , , , , , , , modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required.

1. Choose a flash mode.

Keeping the button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.
2. Take photographs.
Manual Pop-up Modes

In , , , and modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.

1. Raise the flash.

Press the button to raise the flash. Note that if an optional external flash unit is attached, the built-in flash will not pop up; proceed to Step 2.
2. Choose a flash mode.

Keeping the button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.



3. Take photographs.

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

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