Sony DSLR-A580L - Manual (Page 100)

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The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value. Refer to the following table.
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 pre-
flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
MENU button t 1 t [Red Eye Reduction] t [On]
Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6
ISO
setting 100 1 m– 4.3 m
(3.3 feet– 14 feet) 1 m– 3 m (3.3 feet–
9.8 feet) 1 m– 2.1 m (3.3 feet
– 6.9 feet)
200 1 m– 6 m (3.3 feet –
20 feet) 1 m– 4.3 m (3.3 feet
– 14 feet) 1 m– 3 m (3.3 feet –
9.8 feet)
400 1.4 m– 8.6 m
(4.6 feet – 28 feet) 1 m– 6 m (3.3 feet –
20 feet) 1 m– 4.3 m (3.3 feet
– 14 feet)
800 2 m– 12 m (6.6 feet
– 39 feet) 1.4 m– 8.6 m
(4.6 feet – 28 feet) 1 m– 6 m (3.3 feet –
20 feet)