FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE

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

0.5m

~ 3.5m(1.6 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)

 

 

 

 

Telephoto position

0.9m

~ 3.0m(3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

 

 

 

 

At the wide-angle lens position, when using the flash with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.), vignetting can occur. A slight shadow or shading may be apparent at the bottom of a horizontal image.

FLASH SIGNALS

The orange flash lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash. When the lamp glows steadily, the

flash is charged and ready to fire. When the lamps blinks quickly, the flash is charging and the shutter will not release. The flash lamp is also used as a camera-shake

warning, see below.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camera- shake warning will appear on the LCD monitor and the orange focus lamp will blink slowly. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto setting of the lens than at the wide-angle setting. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, the following steps can be taken:

•Place the camera on a tripod.

•Use the built-in flash.

•Zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the warning disappears.

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