Features Shooting

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H(mflash mode).

2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose the desired flash mode and press the kbutton.

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See “Available Flash Modes” (A55) for more

 

 

information.

 

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If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton

 

 

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Flash mode

•When U(auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for

a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (E64).

3 Frame the subject and take a picture.

• The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

-On: The flash will fire when you press

the shutter-release button all the way down.

-Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

-Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

•If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and remain off, while the flash charges.

CEffective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.3–4.5 m (1 ft–14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–11 ft) at the maximum telephoto

54zoom position.