Built-In Flash; Changing The Flash Mode; Flash Range - Minolta DIMAGE EX Instruction Manual

BUILT-IN FLASH

When the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to autoflash. The
other flash modes can be set by using the center soft key.
In autoflash, the flash will fire automatically
AUTOFLASH when the light level is low or your subject is
backlit.
The flash will fire every time a picture is
taken, regardless of lighting. Use fill flash
FILL-FLASH
to reduce harsh shadows on your subject's
face.
Use flash cancel when photographing
FLASH
subjects that are beyond the flash range or
CANCEL
when flash photography is prohibited.
AUTOFLASH
Use the red-eye reduction feature to reduce
WITH RED-EYE
the red-eye effect when photographing
REDUCTION
people or animals in low light situations.
The flash will fire a few short bursts before
FILL-FLASH
the main flash burst. Use of a tripod is
recommended.
WITH RED-EYE
REDUCTION

CHANGING THE FLASH MODE

Press the center soft key until the
desired flash mode is displayed.
• The flash modes will change as follows:
• The flash cannot be used in Burst capture mode.
• The selected flash mode remains until the camera is turned off or another flash mode
is selected.
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FLASH RANGE

To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the flash
range. The flash range for the Zoom 1500 lens unit changes with focal length
being used.
wide (7 mm)*
Zoom 1500
tele (21 mm)**
Wide 1500 –
* 35mm equivalent 38mm
** 35mm equivalent 115mm
SHAKE WARNING
When FLASH CANCEL is selected and the
light level is too low for a sharp picture
while hand-holding the camera, Shake
Warning will appear on the overlay bar.
Use a tripod or select AUTOFLASH.
FLASH LAMP
The orange flash lamp will indicate the flash
status when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down.
Glows: Flash is charged and ready.
Blinks: The flash is charging.
0.5 - 3.5m (1.64 - 11.48 ft.)
0.5 - 2.3m (1.64 - 7.54 ft.)
0.3 - 6.7m (0.98 - 21.98 ft.)
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