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Flash range - Automatic operation
The camera automatically controls 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. The flash range can be changed with camera
sensitivity (ISO), see page 47.
Flash signals
The the monitor flash signal indicates the status of the flash. When
the signal appears, the flash will be used in the exposure.
When using flash cancel, the flash signal and viewfinder indicator
lamp blink to warn of camera shake caused by long exposures.
Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and
is more pronounced at the lens’ telephoto position than at the
wide-angle position. Although the warning appears, the shutter
can be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tri-
pod or use the flash. Warning is not used with manual exposure.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.0m ( 1.6ft ~ 9.8ft)
0.8m ~ 1.7m ( 2.6ft ~ 5.6ft)
Flash signal