Recording
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Using the flash
The recommended distance to the subject
when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1
to 8 feet).
Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by
default, so according to the lighting
conditions, the flash may be automatically
activated when you press PHOTO.
Follow the steps below when you always
want to use the flash, or when you do not
want to use the flash at all.
The available settings vary according to what
you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of
[FLASH SET] in the
(CAMERA SET)
menu (p. 61).
Press
(flash) repeatedly to select a
setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following order.
When the red eye reduction feature
is turned off
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is not enough
surrounding light.
m
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
m
(No flash): Always records without
using the flash.
When the red eye reduction feature
is turned on
(Auto red-eye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce red-eye before the flash
automatically flashes when there is not
enough surrounding light.
m
(Forced red-eye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the red-eye reducing pre-
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
m
(No flash): Always records without
using the flash.
b
Notes
• Remove the dust from the surface of the flash lamp
before using it. You may not get a sufficient amount
of flash if the dust discolors or sticks to the lamp due
to the heat from flashing.
• The red-eye reduction may not produce the desired
effect due to individual differences and other
conditions.
• The flash charge indicator flickers while charging,
and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.
(In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to
fully charge the flash lamp since it charges its battery
with the flash lamp open.)
• The flash will not work during the following
operations:
– Super NightShot function
– Color Slow Shutter function
– Digital effect
– Progressive recording mode
– Burst
– During tape recording
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
• Even if auto flashing or
(Auto red-eye reduction)
is selected, the flash will not work during the
following operations:
– NightShot function
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and
[LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE]
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be
effective.
• Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion
lens (optional) may cause its shadow to appear.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the
built-in flash at the same time.
(flash)
