Sony DSLR-A700P Read This First - Page 16

Using the flash Pull the built-in flash up with your finger. With the flash pulled up, the camera triggers the flash if the amount of light is insufficient in auto adjustment mode (AUTO). Push the flash down with your finger when not using it. • Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter. • If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 73) (Fill-flash). t "User's 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] in auto adjustment mode (AUTO). ISO sensitivity t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 64) • The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16 mm or longer. Aperture F2.8 F4 F5.6 Flash range 2 - 12 m (6.6 - 40 feet) 1.4 - 8.6 m (4.6 - 28 feet) 1 - 6 m (3.3 - 20 feet) 16