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d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
When [ FACE DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] is set: CHECK
Effective flash range (S : [AUTO])
Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm to 8.8m (1.6 ft. to 28.9 ft.)
Telephoto: Approx. 50 cm to 5.6 m (1.6 ft. to 18.4 ft.)
If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range,
the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.
CAUTION Notes on using flash
• If the shutter speed is set to a speed faster than 1/1000
sec., the image may appear dark even if the flash is
used.
• If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging
(indicator lamp blinking orange), the picture will be
taken without the flash (when using [AUTO] and ).
• The flash charging time may increase when the
batteries are low on charge.
• When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.
• The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main
flash). Do not move the camera until the picture is
taken.
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