Canon SX130IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
Raise the flash.
Choose h.
After pressing the r button, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose h,
then press the m button.
XOnce set, h will appear.
When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are near,
you can change the focusing range to focus more reliably.
Choose e.
After pressing the q button, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose e,
then press the m button.
XOnce set, e will appear.
* When at the maximum wide angle (j) setting of the lens.
Turning the Flash On
What if the setting screen does not appear even when you press
r
?
The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually.
Changing the Focusing Range (Macro)
Focusing Range Description
e Approx. 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)* Only focuses on close subjects.
The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
How can I take better close-ups?
Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image (p. 76).
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