Taking Pictures By Using The Flash - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Taking pictures by using the flash

Applicable modes:
Open/Close the built-in flash
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Taking a picture using the flash becomes
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
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Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is
not in use.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash
is closed.
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Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
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Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion
picture recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen
and the flash will not fire.
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Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.
The available flash range
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If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the
recorded image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it
becomes out of flash range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. The
distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which light
from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used.
[AUTO] in
[Sensitivity]
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
50 cm (1.6 feet) to 11.7 m
Available flash range
(38 feet)
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