Taking Pictures With The Built-In Flash - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 Operating Instructions Manual

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Taking pictures with the built-in flash

You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to
adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright.
Press [ ] to open the flash
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Closing the built-in flash
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Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you
close the flash.
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Be sure to keep the flash clean, clear of dust and avoid exposure to anything sticky.
This may cause the flash to stick and not open.
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Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The
objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.
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Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to
taking pictures for Auto/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the
flash immediately, it will cause a malfunction.
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When the flash is being charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a
picture even when you fully press the shutter button.
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The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:
• The flash effect may not be sufficient when shutter speed is fast.
• When [Burst] is set to [
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly.
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When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built-in flash.
When you do not want to use the flash or after using the flash,
press down to retract the flash until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
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