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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
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Autoflash mode is set when the control dial is turned to
, the flash will fire automatically
in low-light situations.
Wait until the ready lamp glows, then take the picture.
• The flash takes approximately 5 seconds to charge.
Flash Range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length you are using.
To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range.
Focal Length
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
WIDE
0.55~3.6m
(1.8~11.8 ft.)
0.55~5.1 m
(1.8~16.7 ft.)
0.73~7.2m
(2.4~23.6 ft.)
TELE
0.40~2.3m
(1.3~7.5 ft.)
0.40~3.2 m
(1.3~10.5 ft.)
0.45~4.5m
(1.5~14.8 ft.)
Ready Lamp
• The ready lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter locks when the subject is closer
than 40 cm.
• The ready lamp blinks slowly when the camera cannot determine the focus
distance. Your subject may be out of focus.
Note: The following flash ranges are for surface photography only.
Stay within 2m (6.6 ft.) of your subject when taking pictures underwater.
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