- 68 -Recording∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 Varies according to the settings of [Min. Shtr Speed] and [Sensitivity].¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO]. Varies according to the [Sensitivity] setting.• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.– When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].– When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer isset to [ON].• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.• The shutter speed for Manual Exposure Mode, Sports Mode, Snow Mode, Beach & SnorkelingMode, Advanced Underwater Mode and Scene Modes will be different from above table.• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat orlighting from the flash.• Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level ofexposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even whenyou press the shutter button fully.• If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.• The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]– When the shutter speed is too fast• It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the accessindication disappears.• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from thecamera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be as evident.Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)‡1/60 to 1/1300¢1 1 to 1/1300¢11 or 1/4 to 1/1300¢2‰ Œ
