Other Functions
Advanced Functions
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Flash
You can use the built-in flash for
recording still images in dark places. The
flash features the red-eye reduction
function.
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than
[
FIREWORKS].
Options
Default value
1
If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press (
) to display it.
2
Push the joystick (
) toward .
If does not appear on the joystick
guide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ) toward [NEXT] to display the
joystick guide in the illustration above.
• Repeatedly push the joystick ( )
toward to cycle between the flash
modes.
• The display disappears after 4
seconds.
3
Press
, first halfway to
activate the autofocus and then
fully to record the still image.
T
O
USE
THE
OPTIONAL
VFL-1 V
IDEO
F
LASH
L
IGHT
You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video
Flash Light to the advanced accessory
shoe if you want a more powerful flash
than the built-in flash. The procedure for
setting the flash mode is the same as
described above. For details about
attaching and using the flash, refer to the
instruction manual of the VFL-1. The
VFL-1 can also be used as a video light.
When a video accessory is attached to
the advanced accessory shoe,
will
appear on the screen.
NOTES
The practical range of the built-in flash is
approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The practical
range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light
attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13.1 ft.). In
any case, the actual range will depend on the
recording conditions.
The range of the flash decreases in
continuous shooting mode.
For the red-eye reduction function to be
effective, the subject needs to look at the assist
lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the
distance and on each individual.
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in
(auto) or
(red-eye reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the
exposure is locked.
We do not recommend using the flash when
the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is
attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
About the AF-Assist Lamp:
While you press
halfway, if the subject is too dark the
assist lamp may light up briefly in order to
enable the camcorder to focus more accurately
(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST
LAMP] to [
OFF] so the assist lamp does
not light up.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even
if the AF-assist lamp is on.
(
(auto)
The flash fires automatically according to
the brightness of the subject.
(red-eye reduction, auto)
The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically
according to the brightness of the subject.
(flash on)
The flash always fires.
(flash off)
The flash does not fire.
PHOTO
PHOTO
CO
PY
