Sony DSC-V3 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Mode dial
Control button
Set the mode dial to , P, S, A,
M or SCN.
Select the desired mode with
(
).
The selected fl ash mode indicator
appears enlarged on the LCD screen
(page 140).
VGA
60
min
98
SAF
101
F2.0250
P
If the menu is currently displayed, press
MENU first so that the menu disappears.
The recommended distance using the fl ash
is about 0.4 m to 3 m (15 3/4 inches to 118
1/8 inches) (W)/0.4 m to 2.5 m (15 3/4 inches
to 98 1/2 inches) (T) (when [ISO] is set to
[Auto]).
When using the
SL
(Slow synchro) or
(No fl ash) mode, the shutter speed becomes
slower in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.
While charging the fl ash, the CHG/
lamp
fl ashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out and fl ash mode is ready.
You can change the brightness of the fl ash
using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page
71). (Except when the mode dial is set to
.)
You can mount an external fl ash on this camera
(page 72).
To prevent subjects’ eyes from
appearing red
The flash pre-strobes twice or more before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET
UP settings (page 140). The
indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
Red-eye reduction takes approximately one
second before actually shooting the image,
so hold the camera firmly to avoid shaking.
In addition, be sure to tell the subject to
hold still.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the
desired effects depending on individual
differences, the distance to the subject,
if the subject does not see the pre-strobe,
or other conditions. In addition, red-eye
reduction is more effective under bright
lighting and when closer to the subject.