Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 36)

36 B ASIC RECORDING
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.
The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit
will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The fol-
lowing indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and
LCD monitors to show the flash status.
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be
within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’
wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
Flash warning. In backlit situations, the yellow indicator appears appears to recom-
mend the use of the flash.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash indicator
appears when the flash is ready to fire.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash indicator
appears when the flash is charging.
After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed
the subject.
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring
through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh
shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if
mounted.