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Switching the Flash Mode
AUTO (Auto Flash)
- This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set to Auto
(Auto Flash). No icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
- The flash will operate automatically when it is dark.
When the flash will be used for a shot, the icon appears on the LCD
monitor and the red lamp lights when you press the shutter button half way.
• The green viewfinder LED that lights after you use the flash shows that the flash is
recharging. The shutter will not operate until charging ends.
• The shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second at wide angle and 1/100 second at
telephoto. Keep in mind that the picture will be blurry due to camera shake.
• It is best to use the red-eye reduction when using a flash with people. (p.114)
Flash Shooting Distances (ISO : AUTO)
Focus Distance Shooting Distance
Wide-Angle * 0.5m (1.6ft) to 2.3m (7.5ft)
Telephoto ** 0.8m (2.6ft) to 1.3m (4.3ft)
• If the shooting range is not in the above range, the picture may appear too bright
when it is too close, and the picture may appear dark without enough lighting when
it is too far. It is recommended you check the photo with the LCD monitor after
shooting.
• The shooting range above does not include the Macro Mode.
Fill-In
- Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shade or
artificial lighting, or when taking a picture against the light.
- Regardless of the brightness of the surroundings, the flash will always
comes on.
* Equivalent to 34mm in
35mm
camera
conversion
**Equivalent to 102mm in
35mm camera
conversion
Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode (Cont’d)