Other Functions 63

Options

 Default value

(auto)

The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

(red-eye reduction, auto)

The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

(flash on)

The flash always fires.

(flash off)

The flash does not fire.

NEXT

1If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward .

If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. When the mode switch is set to AUTO, only one joystick guide will appear.

•Repeatedly push the joystick () toward to cycle between the flash modes.

•The display disappears after 4 seconds.

3Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.

NOTES

The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to

2 m. The range depends on the recording conditions.

The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The

degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual.

The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you manually adjust the exposure in

(auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

-In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program. The flash mode cannot be selected when the

exposure is locked.

We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter is

attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press

PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST

LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up.

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.

-The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters.

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program.

( 10)

NEXT

1If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward .

•If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick

() toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. When the mode switch is set to AUTO, only one joystick guide will appear.

• appears on the screen.

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