BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Flash
Flash Unit StatusFlash Precautions
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressingTake care that your fingers do
the shutter release button half way and checking thenot block the flash when you
monitor screen and red operation lamp.hold the camera. Covering the
flash with your finger can
greatly reduce its
effectiveness.
The indicator is alsoYYou may not be able to achieve the desired results using
shown on the monitor
screen when the flash unit Red operation lamp*a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
is ready to fire.YThe flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
* Red operation lampactual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
When the red operation
It means this:lamp is this:YThe flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is
indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.
FlashingFlash unit is chargingYThe flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
LitFlash unit is ready to firepower is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
symptoms occur, charge the cameraOs battery as soon as
possible.
YWhen the red-eye reduction mode () is selected, flash
intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
brightly lit.
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