Pentax K-5 II S - Page 71

Use the
built-in flash
when you want to take pictures
in
low light
or
backlit
conditions.
The built-in flash
is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7
m to 5
m.
Exposure
will
not be
properly controlled
and vignetting (darkening
of
the
corners
of
the image due to a
lack
of
light)
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.165))
Compatibility
of
built-in flash
and
lens
Vignetting may occur depending on the
lens being used and the
shooting conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the
compatibility.
~Lens
Compatibility
with the
Built-in Flash (p.166)
•
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash
fully
discharges for lenses without
an
A
(Auto)
position
on
the lens aperture ring.
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For details
on
the built-in flash
and instructions
on
how to take pictures with
an
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external flash, refer to
"Using the Flash"
(p.161
).
Setting the Flash
Mode
Flash
Mode Function
~A
Auto
Flash
Automatically measures the ambient
light
and
Discharge
determines whether to use the
flash.
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Auto Flash+
Discharges a
pre-flash
for red-eye reduction before
Red-eye Reduction
the automatic
flash.
~
Flash On
Discharges the
flash
for each picture.
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Flash On+
Discharges a
pre-flash
for red-eye reduction before
Red-eye Reduction the main
flash.
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