9.Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.

Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to Forced ON/ Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).

When recording motion pictures

When using the electronic shutter

When [HDR] is set to [ON]

When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

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