Using the Flash

You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function.

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(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.

PHOTO button

(flash) button

Flash

Assist lamp

1.Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and select a recording program other than Fireworks (SCN).

2.Press the (flash) button.

Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle between the flash modes.

The symbol “” disappears after 4 seconds.

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

The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends upon 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 red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.

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.

The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked, or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode.

We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele- converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

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