Use the built-in flash when you want to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.165))
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the shooting conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the compatibility.
1Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.166)
• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
•The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without an s(Auto) position on the lens aperture ring.
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.161).
Setting the Flash Mode
| Flash Mode | Function |
C | Auto Flash | Automatically measures the ambient light and |
Discharge | determines whether to use the flash. |
D | Auto Flash+ | Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before |
Red-eye Reduction | the automatic flash. |
E | Flash On | Discharges the flash for each picture. |
F | Flash On+ | Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before |
Red-eye Reduction | the main flash. |
