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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Range
Aperture
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
f/2.8
1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.1m
(3.3 ~ 20. ft.)
1.0 ~ 8.6m
(3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)
f/3.5
1.0 ~ 3.4m
(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.8m
(3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.8m
(3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)
f/4.0
1.0 ~ 3.0m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.2m
(3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 6.0m
(3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)
f/5.6
1.0 ~ 2.1m
(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.0m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and
the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table below.
Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject
when using the built-in flash.
Flash Signals
Eye-start OFF
– Flash is charged.
Eye-start ON
– Flash will fire.
disappears when the shutter-
release button is pressed partway down, then
reappears when the flash is charged.
Previous exposure was correct.
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until
appears in the data panel.
• Press the flash-mode button and turn the
control dial until
appears to return to
autoflash mode.
Fill Flash
Use fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to
eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a
picture is taken. The TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure
correct exposure.
Flash Cancel
Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture
the ambiance of existing light.
The shutter speed may be slow.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
Press the flash-mode button and
turn the control dial until
appears in the data panel.
• Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table on page 26.
• Press the flash-mode button and turn the
control dial until
appears to return to
autoflash mode.
• For quick shots, hold the flash-mode button
down when pressing the shutter-release
button to fire the fill flash.
