108Shooting Functions > Flash You can also drag the slider or touch / to adjust the intensity. Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when:- The subject is too close to the camera.- You set a high ISO sensitivity.- The exposure value is too big or too small.- It is too bright or too dark. In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function. If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the intensitysettings of the flash will be applied. If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be blocked,resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that the subject is within the recommendedrange, which varies by lens. When a lens hood is attached, the light from the flash can be blocked by thehood. Remove the hood to use the flash.Flash settingsSet the flash mode, exposure value, flash brightness, or multi flash whenyou attach an external flash to the camera. You can also set wireless sync tocontrol the external flash. The flash settings are supported only when youattach a compatible, optional external flash (SEF-580A).Setting external flashTo set external flash, In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ External FlashSettings ĺ an option.
