Sony SLT-A58 - Manual (Page 41)

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Using the shooting functions
Using the flash
In dark environments, use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to
prevent camera shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to
lighten the image of the backlit subject.
1
Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting
mode, see page 75.
2
Press the button.
The built-in flash pops up.
• In [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto],
or [Scene Selection] mode, the built-in
flash does not pop up even if you press
the
button. In these modes, the flash
automatically pops up if the amount of
light is insufficient or the subject is
backlit.
button
3
After the flash has finished
charging, shoot the subject.
Blinking: The flash is being charged.
While the indicator is blinking, you
cannot trigger the shutter.
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).
(Flash charging) indicator