Using The Built-In Flash - Pentax K200D Operating Manual

Using the Built-in Flash

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Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit
conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 5 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when
used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.132)).
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
3
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of
light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture
conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
(p.133)
• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set
aperture lens ring to s (Auto).
Flash Mode
Auto discharge
g
Flash On
b
Auto flash+Redeye
i
reduct
D Flash On+Red-eye
Wireless Mode
r
Camera automatically determines ambient light and
built-in flash pops up. The flash pops up and
discharges automatically when necessary, such as
when using a shutter speed likely to cause camera
shake or in backlit conditions. The flash may pop up
but may not discharge if the camera determines that
the flash is not necessary.
Discharges flash manually. Discharges when the
flash is popped up, does not discharge when
retracted.
Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic
flash.
Discharges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction
light before discharging the flash.
You can synchronize a dedicated external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord.
Function