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FLASH SIGNALSUSING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
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Grip both sides of the flash
and gently lift it. The flash will
fire every time when it is up.
Push the flash down to turn it
off.
The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths from
24mm to 80mm. The flash output is automatically controlled by
the camera's TTL flash metering system.
• The flash is fully charged when appears in the viewfinder.
• The flash has a limited range that is dependent on the aperture and film
speed. See page 36.
Customized Function #5 - Flash Control in P-Mode
The default setting is Manual Switchover; the flash will fire every
time the shutter-release button is pressed when the flash is up.
Autoswitchover is available though the customize settings; the
flash will fire only when necessary when it is up and P-mode is
set. See page102.
The following indicators will appear in the viewfinder to report the
status of the flash.
Flash is charged and ready.
(Blinks after a photograph is taken.) Flash
output was sufficient to provide correct
exposure.
High-speed Sync Flash is ready (p 87).
Only available with the 5400HS flash unit
(sold separately).
Wireless/Remote Flash is selected (p 92).
Use of flash is recommended. This symbol
only blinks when Autoswitchover is
selected in Customized Function #5, the
camera is in P mode, the subject is backlit,
and the built-in flash is down.
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