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<2. Light compensation with the internal flash>
The internal flash may be used for light compensation with the camera in
the same way as exposure compensation. The compensation range is -3EV
to +1EV.
Raise the internal flash and press
the button to select the light
compensation setting mode.
Turn the F dial to set the compen-
sation value.
Press the button to set light
compensation.
“ ± ” is added to the display panel.
“ ± ” is displayed in the viewfinder.
• The set light compensation is saved in
memory until the camera is switched OFF
or the internal flash is retracted. Always
cancel the setting after photography with
light compensation.
• The compensation value is returned to
“0.0” after it is cancelled.
Check that “ ± ” is lit in the
viewfinder (charging complete)
before taking the photograph.
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“ ” The flash may be set to reduce red-eye (*).
* The pupil of the eye may sometimes appear red (red-eye) when taking photographs of
people in dark locations. This setting reduces this problem.
• The flash is lit twice at approximately 0.7 second intervals, and the shutter operated
simultaneously with the second flash. Take care to ensure that the camera and the sub-
ject remain stationary after the first flash.
• The effects of red-eye reduction differ between individuals.
Range for internal flash photography (units in m)
• Illumination from the built-in flash is insufficient for use with the Vario-Sonnar 17-35mm
F2.8 lens. Use a Contax TLA flash (except the TLA200) with this lens.
• When the distance to the subject is greater than the range of the internal flash, the light
may not reach the subject and it will therefore be under exposed. In such cases, use an
external Contax TLA flash with a high guide number.
• The built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously with a Contax TLA flash fitted on the
accessory shoe.
• Close the internal flash before fitting a Contax TLA flash.
button
Display panel
Compensation setting mode
Compensation value set
Compensation setting completed
Display in viewfinder
ISO 100 ISO 400
F1.4 2.0 ~ 9.6 (m) 4.0 ~ 19.0 (m)
F2 1.4 ~ 6.7 (m) 2.8 ~ 13.4 (m)
F2.8 1.0 ~ 4.8 (m) 2.0 ~ 9.5 (m)
F4 1.0 ~ 3.3 (m) 1.5 ~ 6.6 (m)
F5.6 1.0 ~ 2.4 (m) 1.0 ~ 4.8 (m)
Film speed (ISO)
Aperture
• The angle of illumination of the built-in flash is such that the angle of view is covered
with a focal length of 28mm. When using wide-angle lenses of less than 28mm the
edges of the scene will appear darker.
• When using the built-in flash, always remove the hood before taking photographs.
Using the flash with the lens hood in place will restrict illumination of the scene, and
the shadow of the hood may appear in some photographs.
• Always stand at least 1m from the subject when using the built-in flash. Photographs
may appear darker if the distance to the subject is less than 1m.
