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ASIC RECORDING
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION
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 will always fire regardless of the amount of
ambient light. The following indicators will appear in the
upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitors to show the
flash status.
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the
subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is
not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
Flash warning. In backlit situations, a yellow indicator appears appears to
recommend the use of the flash.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash
indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash indicator
appears when the flash is charging.
After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly
exposed the subject.
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce
blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight
to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the
hood may cast a shadow if mounted.
