SIGMA SD1 - Manual (Page 52)

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
The camera has a built-in flash for taking pictures at night or in low
light.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
P mode, use this mode for automatic
photography. The flash sync speed and
aperture value are set automatically. If the
subject is too dark, the flash indicator ” ”
in viewfinder will blink, then you can take
a flash exposure by following.
1
Press the button to pop up the built-in
flash.
2
Wait for the mark to appear in the
viewfinder.
z When the built-in flash pops, it will start charging. While the built-in flash is
charging, the
mark is not visible, but when the flash is sufficiently charged,
the indicator in viewfinder will display the mark.
z During the charging, the shutter cannot be released.
z
After you finish using the built-in flash, close the flash head by pressing the top
part of the flash down.
z
When you use the built-in flash continuously, the grip of the camera will
become warm. This is normal and not a defect.
CAUTION !!
•
The lens hood may intrude into the light path of the built-in flash unit, resulting
in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. (The same phenomenon is possible
with a lens, which has a large front lens and long length) Either remove the
lens hood, or use an external Sigma dedicated flash.