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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.
1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).
2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
desired flash mode and press the k button.
• See “Available Flash Modes” (A51) for more
information.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When U (Auto) is applied, D is only displayed for
a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings
(E53).
3 Frame the subject and take a picture.
• The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-
release button all the way down.
- Flashes: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
- Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and remain off, while the flash charges.
C Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–14 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft 8 in.–7 ft 2 in.) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.
Auto
