BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.

The

 

indicator is also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shown on the monitor

 

 

Red operation lamp*

screen when the flash unit

is ready to fire.

 

 

* Red operation lamp

When the red operation

It means this:

lamp is this:

 

Flashing

Flash unit is charging

 

 

Lit

Flash unit is ready to fire

 

 

Flash Precautions

Flash

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.

You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery

power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

When the red-eye reduction mode () is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

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