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The flash is not flashed in movie recording
mode.
If the lens hood is attached, it may interfere
with flash operation. When you record photos
using the flash, remove the lens hood.
FLASH LEVEL
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
HIGH ( )
Makes the flash level higher.
NORMAL ( )
LOW ( )
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC (Redeye
reduction)
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON], appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
OFF
Does not prevent redeye.
ON ( )
Prevents redeye.
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [SMILE DETECTION].
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
)
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
ON
The SteadyShot function is used.
OFF (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
1.5 m (11 7/8 to 59 1/8 in.).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 15) flickers
while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
The flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION
LENS] (p. 90) is set to other than [OFF], you
cannot also set [FLASH MODE].
