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Smile Shutter
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Dual Capture
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
released automatically, when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Always On
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in
recording mode.
Off (
)
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not
recorded automatically.
Notes
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Smile Sensitivity
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using
the Smile Shutter function.
Slight Smile
Detects even a slight smile.
Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile.
Big Smile
Detects a big smile.
Flash
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 m
to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet).
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. 14) 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.
When [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is set to other
than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and
also you cannot set [Flash].
The flash does not flash in movie recording
mode.
A shadow may be produced on photos if you
use the flash when you take photos with the
conversion lens (sold separately) attached.
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.
