LEICA V-Lux 5 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 147)

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
Recording mode:
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Open/Close the built-in flash
To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will
jump out.
To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of
your body or any object when you close the flash.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off)
while the flash is closed.
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The available flash range
Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by zooming in a little.
Max. Wide Max. Tele
Approx. 0.3 m - 13.5 m (0.98 feet - 44 feet) Approx. 1.0 m - 9.5 m (3.3 feet - 31 feet)
•These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Auto Upper
Limit (Photo)] is set to [AUTO].
Using the flash skillfully
When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn
dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the
lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
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Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.
•Putting the flash close to objects
•Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
•Closing the flash as it is firing
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Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to taking pictures for
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will
cause a malfunction.
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the
shutter button.