Panasonic DMC-L10K Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting, 30 ¢ 1 to 1/4000

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•The available flash range is an approximation.

•Refer to P78 for the ISO sensitivity.

•Refer to P39, 86 for the focus range.

•If the distance between the camera and the subject is less than 2.0 m (6.6 feet) when taking a picture with the flash, the photo flash will be obscured by the lens and one part of the screen will become dark. Check the distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture.

•To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking pictures. (P78)

∫Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting	Shutter speed
	(Sec.)
: AUTO	1/30¢1 to 1/4000
: AUTO/
Red-eye reduction
: Forced ON	1/30¢2 to 1/160
: Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction
: Slow sync.	1 to 1/4000
: Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction

¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ] ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ] mode and B (Bulb) in [ ] mode.

•When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.

•Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.

•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 cover the photo flash with your fingers or other objects.

•Do not carry the camera using the opened built-in flash.

•Do not close the flash soon after it is activated prior to taking pictures due to Auto/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

•If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon on the LCD monitor turns red.

•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

•The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. (P75)

•If you repeat taking a picture, it may not actually be taken even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

•The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

•When taking pictures in burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

•If you take pictures with the flash when the lens hood is attached, the flash may be obscured by the lens hood.

•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P125 for the external flash.

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