Ricoh CX3 Camcorder User Manual


 
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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• The flash mode setting is retained until you press the ADJ./OK button toward F
(Flash) again.
• The flash does not fire when shooting movies, in continuous mode, in multi-
target AF, in dynamic range double-shot, and in bracket shooting.
• You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. (GP.69)
• The auxiliary flash fires to increase the AE accuracy.
• The flash can not be used in some shooting modes or with some shooting
menu options. (GP.118)
Using the Self-timer
You can set the self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds, or
you can select [Custom Self-Timer] (GP.69) to customize the self-
timer setting.
1
With the camera ready to shoot, press the t (Self-timer)
button.
• A list of self-timer mode settings appears on the picture display.
2
Press the ADJ./OK button !" to
select the mode.
• The self-timer symbol and the
number of seconds are displayed at
the upper left of the picture display.
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3
Press the shutter release button.
• When set to [10], the self-timer lamp lights for 8 seconds when the
self-timer starts and then blinks for the final 2 seconds before the
picture is taken.
• When set to [Custom Self-Timer], the self-timer lamp blinks for 2
seconds before each picture is taken, and pictures are taken at the
set shooting interval. The focus position is set for the first shot.
• When set to [Custom Self-Timer], press the MENU button to cancel
the self-timer during shooting.