Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features page 207

How to use the flash effectively
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Taking a picture using the flash with the subject too close may cause overexposure.
When you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will
flash black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend
taking the picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash
Adjust.] (→212).
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When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the
photo may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
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The available flash range
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without
using zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Approx. 0.3 m - 8.8 m (0.98 feet - 29 feet)
• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is
set to [OFF].
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Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. (The objects may
be discolored by its heat or lighting.)
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Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to taking pictures for
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will
cause a malfunction.
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the
shutter button.
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When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built-in flash. For information
about external flash, refer to (→321).
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Max. Wide
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
Max. Tele
Approx. 1.0 m - 8.8 m (3.3 feet - 29 feet)
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