Using The Built-In Flash Flash Signals; Flash Range - Minolta DYNAX 404SI MAXXUM STSI Instruction Manual

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
In Full-Auto mode (P), the built-in flash pops-up automatically when
the shutter release button is pressed partway down in lowlight
situation. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary.
• The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.
• Select flash cancel ( ) when you don't want the flash to fire.
• Pressing the program-reset button (P) resets the flash to autoflash mode.
Do not use the built-in flash with focal lengths shorter
than 28mm. The built-in flash cannot cover focal
lengths wider than 28mm.
Lens Shadowing
Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of the
output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-
circular shaded area at the bottom (horizontal) or side (vertical) of
your image.
• Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.
• Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at shorter focal lengths.
AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G
AF Zoom 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5
AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
AF Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6
• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:
AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele)
AF 600mm f/4 (APO tele)
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Signals
Flash is charged.
Previous exposure was correct.

Flash Range

The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and
the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash
range specified in the table below.
Make sure you are at least 1m (3.3 ft.) from your subject
when using the built-in flash.
Aperture ISO 100
1.0 ~ 4.3m
f/2.8
(3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.4m
f/3.5
(3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.0m
f/4.0
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)
1.0 ~ 2.1m
f/5.6
(3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)
ISO 200 ISO 400
1.0 ~ 6.1m 1.0 ~ 8.6m
(3.3 ~ 20.0 ft.) (3.3 ~ 28.2 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.8m 1.0 ~ 6.8m
(3.3 ~ 15.7 ft.) (3.3 ~ 22.3 ft.)
1.0 ~ 4.2m 1.0 ~ 6.0m
(3.3 ~ 13.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 19.7 ft.)
1.0 ~ 3.0m 1.0 ~ 4.3m
(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) (3.3 ~ 14.1 ft.)
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