Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 98

The flash range The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. Refer to the following table. Aperture ISO 100 setting 200 400 800 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 1 - 3.6 m (3.3 - 12 1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.2 1 - 1.8 m (3.3 - 5.9 feet) feet) feet) 1 - 5.1 m (3.3 - 17 1 - 3.5 m (3.3 - 12 1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.3 feet) feet) feet) 1.4 - 7.1 m (4.7 - 23 1 - 5 m (3.3 - 16 feet) feet) 1 - 3.6 m (3.3 - 12 feet) 2 - 10 m (6.6 - 33 1.4 - 7.1 m (4.6 - 23 1 - 5.1 m (3.3 - 17 feet) feet) feet) The AF illuminator • AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus Mode] is set to (Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in (Automatic AF). (The or indicator lights.) • The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer. • When an external flash (sold separately) that is equipped with an AF illuminator is attached, the AF illuminator of the external flash is used. • AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On]. To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button t 2 t [AF Illuminator] t [Off] To use the red-eye reduction The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing preflash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash. MENU button t 1 t [Red Eye Reduction] t [On] 98