Panasonic DMC-G10 Operating Instructions - Page 60

Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet)¢ 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)¢ ISO100 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) ISO200 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) ISO400 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet) ISO800 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 8.8 m (28.9 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) ISO1600 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 12.5 m (41.0 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet) ISO3200 1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 17.7 m (58.1 feet) 70 cm (2.29 feet) to 11.1 m (36.4 feet) ISO6400 1.6 m (5.24 feet) to 25.1 m (82.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 15.7 m (51.5 feet) ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P119) is set to [OFF] • At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is interrupted with the lens and a part of the picture being taken becomes dark. Check the distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture. The distance from which the subject blocks the flash light differs according to the lens used. - When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is attached: 45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting ‡ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/60¢1 to 1/4000th Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 to 1/4000th ‰ 1/60¢2 to 1/160th Œ 60¢3 to 1/4000th ¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject. 60 VQT2S62