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. External Flash Precautions
• After recording an image, check it on the monitor screen. If it is not what you
expected, use the controls on the external flash unit to adjust flash intensity, and
adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera. Note that you
cannot control external flash unit intensity using camera settings.
• Close up images often tend to be overexposed. If you are having overexposure
problems, try adjusting the aperture and ISO sensitivity settings of the external
flash unit and the camera. You can also try using the camera’s built in flash to
correct for overexposure.
• Camera aperture (F) values are based on the widest optical zoom (1X). Using
telephoto can cause slight lens darkness. Adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity
settings of the external flash unit and the camera as required when using optical
zoom.
• If you do not plan to use the external flash, detach it from the camera and select
some setting other than ¢ (External Flash) as the flash mode. The built-in flash
will not operate properly while an external flash is attached.
Use the procedures in this section to install the lens hood that comes with the camera
or a commercially available filter.
Installing the lens hood that comes with the
camera shuts out unwanted light when shooting
in very strong sunlight or against backlighting,
which helps to reduce the chance of ghosting
and flaring.
When installing the lens hood, align the guide
mark on the hood with the guide mark on the
camera lens, and press the hood until you hear it
click into place.
To remove the lens hood, press the buttons on
the left and right and pull it towards you.
Installing the Lens Hood or a Lens Filter
Installing the Lens Hood
The lens hood can be
attached backwards when
transporting the camera.
Lens hood
Guide marks
Buttons