Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ80 Owner's Manual page 141

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The available flash range
Edges of a 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 - 14.1 m (0.98 feet - 46 feet)
• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is
set to [OFF].
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Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.
• Putting the flash close to objects
• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
• Closing the flash as it is firing
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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 connected to Wi-Fi, recording with the flash for a long period of time may cause the Wi-Fi
connection to turn off after [
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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 (→283).
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Max. Wide
] is displayed. Wait until the camera cools down.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
Max. Tele
Approx. 1.5 m - 6.1 m (4.9 feet - 20 feet)
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