Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode (Cont’d)
Switching the Flash Mode
AUTO (Auto Flash)
-This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at 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
Flash Shooting Distances (equivalent to ISO AUTO)
Focus Distance | Shooting Distance |
0.5m (1.6ft) to 2.3m (7.5ft) | |
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Telephoto ** | 0.8m (2.6ft) to 1.3m (4.3ft) |
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* Equivalent to 34mm in 35mm camera conversion
**Equivalent to 102mm in 35mm camera conversion
•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 ranges shown above do not apply to 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.
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