36 VQT2M98 VQT2M98 37Taking pictures with flash (Continued)Recording Mode:Taking close-up picturesRecording Mode:■Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, ○ : Default setting)[SCENE MODE]○ ○∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ - - ○ ○ ○ - - ○ ○ ○○ - ○ ○ ○ ○ - - - - - ○ - - - - - - ○○ - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ - - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○- - - - - - - - - ○ ○ - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - ○ - ○ ○ - - - - - - - -○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ ○ ○ ○∗ Set to (Auto), (Auto/red-eye reduction), (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) or(Slow sync.) according to the subject and brightness.• The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: ,, , , , and .■Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoomFocus rangeMax. W Max. T[SENSITIVITY](→54)[ ] Approx. 0.3 m - 4.9 m(0.99 feet - 16.08 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 2.9 m(1.64 feet - 9.51 feet)ISO80 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.0 m(0.99 feet - 3.28 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 0.6 m(1.64 feet - 1.97 feet)ISO100 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.2 m(0.99 feet - 3.94 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 0.7 m(1.64 feet - 2.29 feet)ISO200 Approx. 0.4 m - 1.7 m(1.32 feet - 5.58 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 1.0 m(1.64 feet - 3.28 feet)ISO400 Approx. 0.6 m - 2.4 m(1.97 feet - 7.87 feet)Approx. 0.6 m - 1.4 m(1.97 feet - 4.59 feet)ISO800 Approx. 0.8 m - 3.4 m(2.62 feet - 11.2 feet)Approx. 0.6 m - 2.0 m(1.97 feet - 6.56 feet)ISO1600 Approx. 1.15 m - 4.9 m(3.77 feet - 16.08 feet)Approx. 0.9 m - 2.9 m(2.96 feet - 9.51 feet)[HIGH SENS.] in[SCENE MODE] (→45)ISO1600-ISO6400Approx. 1.15 m - 9.8 m(3.77 feet - 32.15 feet)Approx. 0.9 m - 5.8 m(2.96 feet - 19.03 feet)[FLASH BURST] in[SCENE MODE] (→46)ISO100-ISO3200Approx. 0.3 m - 3.2 m(0.99 feet - 10.50 feet)Approx. 0.5 m - 1.9 m(1.64 feet - 6.23 feet)●Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.●When [ ] is set in [SENSITIVITY], the ISO sensitivity is automatically set in arange up to 1600.●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.●If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is pressed halfway.●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).●Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or White Balance.●Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to takepictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet)for max. W).Display [MACRO MODE]Select [AF MACRO]The menu screen is displayed forapprox. 5 sec. Items you select duringthis period are automatically selected.Take a picturedisplay●It may take some time untildistant subjects come into focus.●When using ([INTELLIGENTAUTO] Mode), macro recordingcan be activated by just pointingthe camera at the subject. (display)■Focus range for AF Macro ModeDistance between thelens and the subject10 cm(0.33 feet)50 cm(1.64 feet) ∞Zoom ratio1 x (Max. W)4 x (Max. T)●During [MACRO ZOOM] recording, the focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) to infinity,regardless of the zoom position.Gradually changes