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The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value. Refer to the following table.
The AF illuminator
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to
(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in
(Automatic AF). (The
or
indicator lights.)
• The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
• When an external flash (sold separately) is attached, the AF illuminator of
the external flash is used.
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On].
To deactivate the AF illuminator
MENU button
t
1
t
[AF illuminator]
t
[Off]
To use the red-eye reduction
The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing pre-
flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
MENU button
t
1
t
[Red eye reduc.]
t
[On]
Aperture
F2.8
F4.0
F5.6
ISO
setting
200
1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20
feet)
1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14
feet)
1 – 3 m (3.3 – 9.8
feet)
400
1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28
feet)
1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20
feet)
1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14
feet)
800
2 – 12 m (6.6 – 39
feet)
1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28
feet)
1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20
feet)
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