Konica Minolta xg - Manual (Page 33)

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Flash range – Automatic operation
The camera automatically controls 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. The flash ranged can be changed with camera
sensitivity (ISO), see page 52.
Flash signals
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the
flash. When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash is charging and
the shutter will not release. When the lamp turns green, the flash is
charged and ready to fire.
Flash cancel – the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural
light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake
warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 26).
Wide-angle position Telephoto position
0.15m ~ 3.2m (0.5 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.) 0.15m ~ 2.5m (0.5 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.)
Fill-flash – the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash
can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine.