Konica Minolta DiMAGE G500 - Manual (Page 40)

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Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)
Switching the Flash Mode
AUTO (Auto Flash)
- This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at
Auto (Auto Flash). No symbol will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
- The flash will operate automatically when it is dark.
• The red light after the flash indicates charging; while it is lit, you cannot take
a picture.
• The shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second at wide angle and 1/90 second
at telephoto. Keep in mind that the picture mayl be blurry due to camera
shake.
• It is best to use the red-eye reduction when using a flash with people.
Red-Eye Reduction
- Using this mode can reduce the “red-eye phenomenon”, which is
people with red glaring eyes caused by the flash.
- When you press the shutter button, the pre-flash comes on, followed
by the real flash which finishes the shot.
• Until the real flash comes on, do not move the camera or let the subject
move.
• If the subject is not facing the pre-flash or final flash, or the distance to the
subject is too far, the red-eye reduction effect may not be apparent.
• The flash is in the AUTO flash mode and will not come on in a bright place.
Shooting Distance
* Equivalent to 39 mm in 35mm cam-
era conversion
** Equivalent to 117mm in 35mm cam-
era conversion
Focus Distance
Wide-angle* 0.5m (1.6ft) to 3.5m (9.9ft)
Telephoto** 0.5m (1.6ft) to 2.0m (6.6ft)
Flash Shooting Distances