Using The Flash - Sony DSLR-A100 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the flash

• If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to
dial and Fn button. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 54)
Flash indicators in the viewfinder
flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the
shutter.
lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.
The flash range
Aperture
Aperture
F2.8
F4
F5.6
Notes on using the built-in flash
When shooting with the built-in flash, the lens may block the flash light and a shadow may
appear on the lower part of the image. Be careful about the following:
• Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m or longer.
• Remove the lens hood.
• The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18 mm or longer.
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Fn button
Function dial
The flash range depends on the aperture value and ISO sensitivity
setting. The following chart shows the approximate flash range
when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
ISO sensitivity
Flash range
1.4 - 8.6 m (55 1/8 - 338 5/8 inches)
1.0 - 6.0 m (39 3/8 - 236 1/4 inches)
1.0 - 4.3 m (39 3/8 - 169 3/8 inches)
Pull the built-in flash up with your finger. The
camera triggers the flash if the amount of light
is insufficient.
Push the flash down with your finger when not
using it.
"User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 44)
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(Fill-flash) using the function