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Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) and provides coverage for the angle of view of a 16 mm lens. It can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and wModes
1Choose a flash mode (0 144).
2Take pictures.

The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.

❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0Modes
1 Raise the flash.

Press the M button to raise the flash.

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Choose a flash mode (0 144).

 

3

Take pictures.

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The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

Mbutton

ALowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

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