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Recording
Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures using the Flash
Note
•
Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will pop out.
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)
2 Touch the item.
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second
flash is activated.
A To open the flash
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash
is closed.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Item Description of settings
‰: Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye
Reduction
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync.
:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
Œ:
Forced Flash
OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash
is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.