7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
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The available flash range when the [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
The edges of the picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances with the
lens set near its shortest focal length (close to max. W). This may be remedied by setting a
slightly longer focal length.
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When the flash unit is attached, [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Auto Upper Limit
(Photo)] is set to [AUTO]
In the following cases, the flash mode is fixed to [
Œ
] ([Forced Flash Off]).
• When recording videos
• When recording 4K pictures
• When recording with the Post Focus function
• When using [Panorama Shot]
• When using the electronic shutter function
• When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
When using other commercially available flash units without communication
functions with the camera
• Set the exposure on the flash unit.
• Set the exposure control mode to Aperture-Priority mode or manual exposure mode. Set the
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity setting on the camera and the flash unit.
Max. Wide
Max. Tele
Approx. 60cm (2 feet) to 14.1m (46 feet)
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Approx. 30cm (1 foot) to 8.5m (28 feet)
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• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even
when attaching a flash unit.
• If you record at close range with a short focal length/wide angle setting, light from the flash
may be blocked by the lens body, darkening the lower part of the image.
• It may take time to recharge the flash unit if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a
moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is flashing red indicating the flash is
charging.
• Do not bring any objects near the flash unit. The heat and light from the flash may cause the
objects to deform or discolor.
• Do not use commercially available flash units with high-voltage synchro terminals, reverse
polarity or functions that enable them to communicate with the camera. Doing so may cause
the camera to malfunction or operate incorrectly.
• With an attached flash unit, do not hold the camera/flash unit combination by the latter alone
because it may detach from the camera.
• Read the instructions of the flash unit for details.