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Pentax *istDL2 - Using the Built-In Flash; Selecting Flash Mode

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Basic Operations
Using the Built-in Flash
Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit
conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when
used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.151)).
1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
B
Auto discharge
Camera automatically determines surrounding light
and built-in flash pops up and discharges
automatically when necessary (flash does not
discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary).
b
Manual discharge
Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when
popped up, does not discharge when retracted.
C
Auto flash+Redeye
reduct
Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.
D
Manl flash+Redeye
reduct
Discharges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction
light before manual flash.
Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings
if the K button is pressed to pop up the flash manually.
Selecting Flash Mode
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may
occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We
recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.153)
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set
aperture lens ring to s (Auto).
Fn
OK
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Exit
Exit
Exit
Fn

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