Sony A55VHZ Manual

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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) that is equipped with an AF 
illuminator is attached, the AF illuminator of the external flash is used.
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On].
To deactivate the AF illuminator
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 Reduction] t [On]
Aperture
F2.8
F4.0
F5.6
ISO 
setting
100
1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 12 
feet)
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 
feet)
1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9 
feet)
200
1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 17 
feet)
1 – 3.5 m (3.3 – 12 
feet)
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.3 
feet)
400
1.4 – 7.1 m (4.7 – 23 
feet)
1 – 5 m (3.3 – 16 
feet)
1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 12 
feet)
800
2 – 10 m (6.6 – 33 
feet)
1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23 
feet)
1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 17 
feet)