Sony DSLR-A230 Instruction Manual page 77

The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value. Refer to the following table.
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The AF illuminator
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• AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to
aD ;
CCI
(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in
am
(Automatic AF). (The
Ce» or C:» indicator lights.)
• The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
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• When an external flash is attached, the AF illuminator of the external
flash is used.
Aperture F2.8
. F4.0
F5.6
ISO AUTO 1.4 - 7.1 m (4.6 - 23 1 - 5 m (3.3 - 16 1 - 3.6 m (3.3 - 11
setting feet) feet) feet)
100
I - 3.6 m (3.3 - II 1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.2 1 - 1.8 m (3.3 - 5.9
feet) feet)
feet)
200 1-5.1 m(3.3-16 1 - 3.5 m (3.3 - 11 1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.2
feet)
feet)
feet)
400
1.4 - 7.1 m (4.6 - 23 1 - 5 m (3.3 - 16
1 - 3.6 m (3.3 - 11
feet) feet) feet)
800 2-10m(6.6-32 1.4 -7.1 m (4.6 - 23 1-5.1 m(3.3-16
feet)
feet) feet)
1600
~.8
- 14 m (9.2 -46
2 - 10 m (6.6 - 32
1.4-7.1 m (4.6-23
feet) feet) feet)
3200 4 - 20 m (13 - 66 2.8 - 14 m (9.2 - 46 2 - 10 m (6.6 - 32
feet)
feet) feet)
To deactivate the AF illuminator
MENU button -+
~
1 -+ [AF illuminator] -+ [Off]
To use the red-eye reduction
The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing pre-
flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
MENU button -+ 0 1 -+ [Red eye reduc.]-+ [On]
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