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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and
reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct
sunlight to soften harsh shadows.
FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on
each side. Icons will appear in the upper left corner of
the EVF and LCD monitor (see chart below).
• The flash position must be set manually.
• The flash will always fire regardless of the amount of
ambient light.
• Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash.
The hood may cast a shadow if mounted.
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the
subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range
is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon will appear to recommend
the use of the flash.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white
flash icon indicates the flash is ready to fire.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash
icon indicates the flash is charging.
After taking the picture, a blue flash icon will appear if the flash prop-
erly exposed the subject.