Pentax ist - Manual (Page 106)

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MEMO
• The auto pop-up flash mode can only be set in the auto picture mode
and the picture mode. See page 66.
• The built-in flash pops up automatically when is displayed on the
LCD panel. However, it discharges only when required. (Automatic flash
function)
• The auto pop-up function of the built-in flash does not work when the
AE lock function is in use.
• The automatic flash function can also be used with the external flash.
• Even if
is displayed on the LCD panel, the built-in flash does not
pop up automatically when the external flash has been mounted.
• When the built-in flash is popped up and auto pop-up is canceled, the
flash discharges even when not required.
• The built-in flash will not discharge when Flash OFF is set.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Selecting the Various Built-in Flash Modes
Auto pop-up
Flash ON
+
Red-eye reduction
Flash ON Flash OFF
Auto pop-up
+
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Wireless
+
High-speed sync
no icon
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At each press of the flash
mode button, the flash mode
on the LCD panel changes
as shown in the chart.