Sony alpha DSLR-A500 - Manual (Page 88)

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Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
1
Fn button t (Flash mode) t Select the desired setting
2
Press the button.
The flash pops up.
• In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, the
flash automatically pops up if the
amount of light is insufficient or the
subject is backlit. The built-in flash
does not pop up even if you press the
button.
button
3
After the flash has finished
charging, shoot the subject.
z Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot
release the shutter.
z Lit: The flash has been charged and is
ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button
halfway down under dark lighting in
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired
to help focus on a subject (AF
illuminator).
• z is not indicated in Graphic Display
mode.
z (Flash charging) indicator