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Customizing your camcorder
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STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( )
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
ON
The SteadyShot function is used.
OFF ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
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.
AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
1.5
m (11 7/8 to 59 1/8 in.).
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.
The
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) 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.
The built-in flash is not flashed when
[C
ONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is set to other
than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH
MODE].
The built-in flash is not flashed in movie
recording mode.
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.
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.
OFF
Does not prevent redeye.
ON ( )
Prevents redeye.
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [SMILE DETECTION].