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Available Aperture Values
[1.8]**, [2.0]**, [2.4]**, [2.8], [3.4], [4.0],
[4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]
*
mode only.
**
mode only.
NOTES
• When setting a numeric value (aperture
or shutter speed), the number display
will flash if the aperture or shutter speed
is not appropriate for the recording
conditions. In such case, select a
different value.
• Do not move the mode switch to
AUTO
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
• [
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter
image, but the image quality may be
lower, and the autofocus may not work
well.
- The image may flicker when recording
with high shutter speeds.
-
Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the
shutter speed to 1/100.
• [
APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
The actual range of values available for
selection will vary depending on the
initial zoom position.
Mini Video Light
You can turn on the mini video light
(assist lamp) at any time, regardless of
the recording program.
1
If the function guide does not
appear on screen, press
to
display it.
2
Press
to select
.
• If
does not appear on the
function guide, repeatedly press
to display it.
•
appears on the screen.
• Press
again to turn the mini
video light off.
You can attach the optional VL-3 Video
Light to the advanced accessory shoe if
you want a more powerful video light
than the built-in mini video light. For
details about attaching and using the
video light, refer to the instruction
manual of the VL-3. When a video
accessory is attached to the advanced
accessory shoe,
will appear on the
screen.
NOTES
• We recommend not using the mini video
light while the optional Wide-converter
or Tele-converter is attached; its
shadow can appear on the screen.
• The built-in mini video light will be
disabled automatically when you attach
the optional VL-3 Video Light. To use the
built-in mini video light, set the switch
on the VL-3 to OFF first.
(
24)
T
O
USE
THE
OPTIONAL
VL-3 V
IDEO
L
IGHT
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