Step 6.Setting The Auto Pop Up Flash; Step 6. Setting The Auto Pop Up Flash; Mode - Pentax *ist Operating Manual

Step 6
SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH
1
Press the flash mode button
until
LCD panel.
2
In this mode, the built-in
flash automatically pops up
when pressing the shutter
button halfway down in the
low light or backlight
conditions.
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MEMO
• The built-in flash does not retract automatically except when you turn
off the power, push the built-in flash down after use.
• If the flash pop up button is pressed after the flash popped up
automatically,

mode.

• The auto pop up flash can only be selected in the auto picture mode
and picture mode.
• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even if it is in
the up position. See page 102 for more details.
• Do not use a lens hood when the built-in flash is used, as it may
obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting
in the picture corners.
appears on the
disappears and the camera turns into the flash on
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