Flash Signals; Lens Shadowing - Minolta DYNAX 3L Instruction Manual

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Flash Signals

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway
down, the viewfinder flash signal indicate the status
of the flash.
Steady Flash is charged and ready to fire.
The signal will blink after taking the picture to indicate the
Blinks
flash output was sufficient to provide the correct exposure.
• If flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not
within the flash range. Please check the flash range (p. 32).

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 a semi-cir-
cular shadow area at the bottom (horizontal pictures) or side (vertical
pictures) of the image.
• Remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.
• Lens shadowing may occur with the following lenses at the shorter focal
lengths.
AF Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8G
AF Zoom 17-35mm f/3.5G
AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4.0-4.5
AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
• The built-in flash can not be used with the following lenses:
AF 300mm f/2.8 (APO tele)
AF 600mm f/4.0 (APO tele)
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