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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
FLASH MODE
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.
Steps
(HOME)
(SETTINGS)
[MOVIE SETTINGS]
[FLASH MODE]
a desired
setting
AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.
ON (
)
Always uses the flash regardless of the ambient brightness.
OFF (
)
Records without flash.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is about 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 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.
You cannot set this item when a lens filter or accessory lens is attached to your camcorder.
The
/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) 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.
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.
Steps
(HOME)
(SETTINGS)
[MOVIE SETTINGS]
[FLASH LEVEL]
a desired
setting
HIGH ( )
Makes the flash level higher.
NORMAL (
)
LOW (
)
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction)
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.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or [ON],
appears. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes.
Steps
(HOME)
(SETTINGS)
[MOVIE SETTINGS]
[REDEYE REDUC]
a desired
setting