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FLASH SIGNALS
In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically when
the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once
up, the flash will fire when necessary.
•The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.
•The built-in flash can provide coverage for Advanced Photo
System focal lengths as short as 22mm.
•Press the flash down, and select flash cancel when you don't
want the flash to fire.
glowing
blinking
Flash is charged and will fire when the
shutter-release button is pressed.
Flash output was sufficient to provide
correct exposure.
FLASH RANGE
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the
film and the maximum aperture of the lens being used. Make
sure your subject is within the working range of the flash
specified in the table below.
With ISO 200 film
•When using the 22-80mm f/4-5.6 or the 28-56mm f/4-5.6, the
flash range will vary slightly with focal length.
- At wide angle, the range will be from 0.6 to 3.5 m (2 to 11.5
ft.).
- At 40mm (standard), the range will be from 0.6 to 2.9 m (2 to
10 ft.).
- In telephoto, the range will be from 0.6 to 2.5 m (2 to 8.2 ft.).
•Use higher speed film or an accessory flash to obtain a
greater flash range.
•Lens shadowing may occur when using the built-in flash.
- Do not use the built-in flash if the subject distance is less than
0.6m (2ft.).
- Do not use a lens hood with the built-in flash.
•When using the 25-150mm f/4.5-6.3, if you take a close-up
picture with its widest focal length, lens shadowing may occur.
Make sure your subject is at least 1.3m from the camera, or
use optional Vectis flash or Program/Maxxum flash.
Maximum Aperture Min Flash Distance
Max. Flash
Distance
3.5
4.0
4.8
5.6
0.6m (2 ft.)
0.6m (2 ft.)
0.6m (2 ft.)
0.6m (2 ft.)
4m (13 ft.)
3.5m (11.5 ft.)
2.9m (9.5 ft.)
2.5m (8.2 ft.)
•If no flash signal appears in the viewfinder after the flash fires,
make sure your subject was within the range of the flash.
