Instruction manual

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Basic recording
Using the built-in flash
Flash range - automatic operation
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. The
flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit will
always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The following
indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD
monitors to show the flash status.
The camera will automatically control 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.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
The white flash indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire.
The red flash indicator appears when the flash is charging.
After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed the
subject.
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring
through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh
shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if
mounted.