•The focus distance information indicator is approximate, and should be used as a reference.

•The focus distance information indicator does not appear when using the NightShot function.

•When focusing manually, the following functions cannot be used:

–Macro mode shooting

–NightFraming function

•When recording movies, the expanded focus function cannot be used.

Selecting a flash mode

Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN

Normally, the flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. You can intentionally change the flash mode.

Command dial

Mode dial

Auto (No indicator)

The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The default setting is Auto.

Forced flash ()

The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light.

Slow synchro ()

The flash fires regardless of the amout of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed becomes slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area.

No flash ()

The flash does not fire regardless of the amount of ambient light.

aSet the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.

bPress and hold (flash) and select the desired mode with the command dial.

80min

8M

101

98

MAF

•Note that the surface of the flash emitter may be hot right after you use the flash several times in succession.

•The recommended distance using the flash is

about 0.5 m to 4.5 m (19 3/4 inches to

14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.3 m

(23 5/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (T) (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]).

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