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Using the Flash
Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor.
•If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permit- ting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by camera shake. An ISO icon will appear in the moni- tor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.
The (camera shake) icon
When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shut- ter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred.
If the shutter speed is very slow, a (camera shake) icon will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.
Flash range:
Approx. 0.3* - 5.0 m/1 - 16.4 ft. (at wide zoom position)
Approx. 0.3* - 3.7 m/1 - 12.1 ft. (at tele zoom position)
*Approx. 0.15 m/0.5 ft. at middle zoom position in macro
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