- 87 -Recording∫ The available flash range• The available flash range is an approximation.∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [Auto].¢3 When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].• ¢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 ImageStabilizer is set to [On].• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.Note• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by theheat or lighting from the flash.• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjustedproperly and the picture may become too bright or too dark.• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture evenwhen you press the shutter button fully.• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not beproperly adjusted.• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutterspeed is fast.• It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take apicture after the access indication 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 evident.Wide Tele[Auto] in[Sensitivity] 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.4 m (7.88 feet)Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)‡1/60¢1 to 1/13001¢1 to 1/13001 or 1/8 to 1/1300¢21 or 1/4 to 1/1300¢2, 3‰ Œ