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If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the
flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used for the exposure. The follow
chart shows the range when camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100. See page 51 for the
flash range with other camera sensitivity settings.
Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire.
Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure.
The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash.
1.0m ~ 4.3m (3.3 ft. ~ 14.1 ft.)
1.0m ~ 3.4m (3.3 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.)
1.0m ~ 3.0m (3.3 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0m ~ 2.1m (3.3 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)
Flash range (ISO 100)
f/2.8
f/3.5
f/4.0
f/5.6
Aperture
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each
side. The flash position must be set manually, and once up,
the flash unit always fire regardless of the amount of
ambient light. The flash mode is changed with the recording
menu (p. 71).
Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.
The flash is also used as an AF illuminator, see page 97.
The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 24mm or
longer. When using lenses shorter than 24mm, the corners of the image are not be fully
illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 115. The
shutter will not release while the flash is charging.
