Sony DSLR-A100K Read This First - Page 16

Using the flash Fn button Function dial Pull the built-in flash up with your finger. The camera triggers the flash if the amount of light is insufficient. Push the flash down with your finger when not using it. • If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) using the function dial and Fn button. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 54) Flash indicators in the viewfinder flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter. lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire. The flash range Aperture The flash range depends on the aperture value and ISO sensitivity setting. The following chart shows the approximate flash range when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. ISO sensitivity t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 44) Aperture F2.8 F4 F5.6 Flash range 1.4 - 8.6 m (55 1/8 - 338 5/8 inches) 1.0 - 6.0 m (39 3/8 - 236 1/4 inches) 1.0 - 4.3 m (39 3/8 - 169 3/8 inches) Notes on using the built-in flash When shooting with the built-in flash, the lens may block the flash light and a shadow may appear on the lower part of the image. Be careful about the following: • Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m or longer. • Remove the lens hood. • The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18 mm or longer. 16