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Sony 100 Using the flash, Flash indicators in the viewfinder, The flash range, Notes on using the built-inflash

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Using the flash

		Pull the built-in flash up with your finger. The
		camera triggers the flash if the amount of light
	Fn button	is insufficient.
	Function dial	Push the flash down with your finger when not
	Function dial	using it.
		using it.

•If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) using the function dial and Fn button. t“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 54)

Flash indicators in the viewfinder

flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter.

lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.

The flash range

			The flash range depends on the aperture value and ISO sensitivity
			setting. The following chart shows the approximate flash range
			when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
			ISO sensitivity t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 44)
			ISO sensitivity t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 44)
	Aperture

Aperture		Flash range

F2.8		1.4 - 8.6 m (55 1/8 - 338 5/8 inches)

F4		1.0 - 6.0 m (39 3/8 - 236 1/4 inches)

F5.6		1.0 - 4.3 m (39 3/8 - 169 3/8 inches)

Notes on using the built-in flash

When shooting with the built-in flash, the lens may block the flash light and a shadow may appear on the lower part of the image. Be careful about the following:

•Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m or longer.

•Remove the lens hood.

•The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18 mm or longer.

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Contents

Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate volume) Checking the accessories supplied Note Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Get more friendly with your camera Connect your camera to a PC or a printer Prepare the battery pack 1Insert the battery pack 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) Light on: Charging 3 To wall outlet Note on the battery pack Using the AC Adaptor/charger To check the remaining battery level To remove the battery pack To use your camera abroad — Power sources Attaching a lens 1Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2Attach the lens To remove the lens Keep dust from getting inside the camera when changing lenses Turn the camera on/set the clock 2 Set the clock with the controller 1 Set the POWER switch to ON by sliding it in the direction of the arrow To change the date and time When turning on the power To turn off the power Power Save (The camera nearly shuts down if it is not operated) Insert a recording medium (not supplied) Available recording medium for the camera Insert a recording medium Note on the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot To remove the recording medium When the access lamp is lit CompactFlash/Microdrive Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Set the mode dial to AUTO Look into the viewfinder 3 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot 4Shoot with the shutter button The Number of images that can be recorded Holding the camera Super SteadyShot function Super SteadyShot scale (Camera-shakewarning) indicator Focus Focus indicator Using the flash Flash indicators in the viewfinder The flash range Notes on using the built-inflash AF illuminator Adjusting the diopter View/delete images 1Press (Playback). 2 Select an image with b/B on the controller To return to the recording mode