Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

The flash range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture 
value. Refer to the following table.

The AF illuminator
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to 

 

(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in 

 (Automatic AF). (The 

 or 

 indicator lights.)

• The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
• When an external flash (sold separately) is attached, the AF illuminator of 

the external flash is used.

• AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On].

MENU button t  

t [AF illuminator] t [Off]

To use the red-eye reduction
The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing pre-
flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.

MENU button t  

t [Red eye reduc.] t [On]

Aperture

F2.8

F4.0

F5.6

ISO 
setting

200

1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20 
feet)

1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14 
feet)

1 – 3 m (3.3 – 9.8 
feet)

400

1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28 
feet)

1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20 
feet)

1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14 
feet)

800

2 – 12 m (6.6 – 39 
feet)

1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28 
feet)

1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20 
feet)