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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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Continuous Shooting
If the continuous shooting mode is set to on,
keeping the recording start/stop button pressed
in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” (੬ pg. 25)
provides an effect similar to serial photography.
(Interval between still images: approx. 0.5
seconds)
To use this function, set the recording mode dial
to other than , then move the multi-controller
to e so that the indicator appears on the
display.
● To turn off this function, move the multi-controller
to e so that (or ) indicator disappears.
● Continuous shooting may not work well depending
on the recording medium.
● The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots.
Flash
You can use the flash for still image recording.
The flash mode can be changed as required.
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
3 Slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the
arrow
1 so that the built-in flash pops up.
● The flash icon appears.
4 Select the desired flash mode with the multi-
controller w ().
[AUTO]: The flash fires automatically when
the surroundings are dark.
AUTO RED-EYE: The flash fires
automatically but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject's eyes.
ON: The flash fires regardless of the shooting
condition.
SLOW SYNCHRO: The flash fires
regardless of the shooting condition. The shutter
speed becomes slower in this mode, so the
background can be also brightened.
[ ] = Factory-preset
When not using the flash
Push the flash down slightly.
NOTES:
● The flash, continuous shooting or bracket
shooting etc. cannot be used at the same time. An
unusable mode indicator blinks or goes out.
● The flash icon also blinks while charging the flash.
● If the flash is not bright enough, set [GAIN] to
[200] or [400]. (੬ pg. 51)
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file
recorded most recently will be deleted.
(੬ pg. 40)
● However, if the recording mode (video, still image
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and
on again after recording, you cannot delete the
file.
FLASH OPEN
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