Panasonic DMC-GM5 Advanced Owners Manual - Page 205

8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash ∫ The available flash range (approximation) When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures. The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used Wide Tele 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 6.8 m (22 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 4.2 m (14 feet) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used Wide Tele 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 6.0 m (20 feet) 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 4.2 m (14 feet) When the interchangeable lens (H-X015) is used 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 14.1 m (46 feet) • These ranges are obtained when the flash (supplied) is attached, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] (P163) is set to [OFF]. • Do not bring any objects near the flash. The heat and light from the flash may cause the objects to deform or discolor. • It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. 205