Minolta 2098-301 Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Flash Signals, Flash Range, Lens Shadowing

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

When up, the built-in flash fires every time the shutter is released to provide coverage for focal lengths as wide as 24mm. Flash output is automatically controlled by the camera’s TTL flash metering system.

1. Slide the flash mode switch to .

• will appear in the viewfinder data panel.

Slide the flash-mode switch to to reduce the red- eye effect when using the built-in flash.

• Red-eye reduction mode is only available with the built-in flash.

2.Grip both sides of the flash and lift.

• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is fully charged.

• The shutter can not be released until the flash is charged.

- Push the flash down to turn it off.

Flash Signals

The following signals appear in the viewfinder data panel to indicate the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

Flash will fire when the shutter is released.

Flash is charged.

Previous exposure was correct.

Flash Range

The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below.

Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject when using the built-in flash.

Aperture	ISO 100	ISO 200	ISO 400
f/2.8	1.0 ~ 4.3m	1.0 ~ 6.1m	1.0 ~ 8.6m
	(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 20.0 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)
f/3.5	1.0 ~ 3.4m	1.0 ~ 4.8m	1.0 ~ 6.8m
	(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)
f/4	1.0 ~ 3.0m	1.0 ~ 4.2m	1.0 ~ 6.m
	(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)
f/5.6	1.0 ~ 2.1m	1.0 ~ 3.0m	1.0 ~ 4.3m
	(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)	(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)

Lens Shadowing

Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of your image.

•Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.

•Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal lengths.

AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G	AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5	AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5

• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:

AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele) AF 600mm f/4 (APO tele)

BASIC OPERATION

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