OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using an External Flash

Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than you get when using the built-in flash alone. An external flash also makes it possible to extend the effective range of flash photography.

•The guide number of the internal flash is 8 (ISO 80/m).

External Flash Unit Requirements

Any external flash unit you use with this camera must satisfy the following requirements.

•Variable flash intensity (AUTO)

•Flash Duration: Less than 1/1000 sec.

•Coverage Angle: Coverage of 33mm equivalent 35mm focal length lens (without wide conversion lens)

IMPORTANT!

•Some flash performance may be lost when using a ring flash or other type of unit with a long flash time.

•The aperture value and ISO sensitivity available with some flash units may not match the values supported by your camera. In such a case, make adjustments in the aperture setting of the external flash and the camera until proper brightness is achieved.

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