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Slide the flash-mode switch to to reduce the red-
eye effect when using the built-in flash.
• Red-eye reduction mode is only available with the built-in
flash.
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
When up, the built-in flash fires every time the shutter is released to provide
coverage for focal lengths as wide as 24mm. Flash output is automatically
controlled by the camera’s TTL flash metering system.
2. Grip both sides of the flash and lift.
• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is
fully charged.
• The shutter can not be released until the flash is
charged.
1. Slide the flash mode switch to .
• will appear in the viewfinder data panel.
- Push the flash down to turn it off.
The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the flash status
when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.
Flash Signals
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected
aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table
below.
Flash Range
Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject
when using the built-in flash.
Aperture ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400
f/2.8
f/3.5
f/4
f/5.6
1.0 ~ 4.3m 1.0 ~ 6.1m 1.0 ~ 8.6m
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.) (3.3 ~ 20.0 ft.) (3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.4m 1.0 ~ 4.8m 1.0 ~ 6.8m
(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.) (3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.) (3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.0m 1.0 ~ 4.2m 1.0 ~ 6.m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)
1.0 ~ 2.1m 1.0 ~ 3.0m 1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.) (3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from
the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-circular shaded area at the
bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of your image.
Lens Shadowing
• Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.
• Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal
lengths.
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5
• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:
AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele) AF 600mm f/4 (APO tele)
Flash will fire when the shutter is released.
Flash is charged.
Previous exposure was correct.
BASIC OPERATION
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