Additional Functions

Flash

You can use the built-in flash to record still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function.

Options

 

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 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.

1If the function guide does not

appear on screen, press to display it.

2Press to select .

•If does not appear on the function guide, repeatedly press to display it.

•Repeatedly press to cycle between the flash modes.

• disappears after 4 seconds.

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

TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT

You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful flash than the built-in flash. The procedure for setting the flash mode is the same as described above. For details about attaching and using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1. The VFL-1 can also be used as a video light. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced

accessory shoe, will appear on the screen.

NOTES

•The practical range of the built-in flash is approx. 1 to 2 m. The practical range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light attached is approx. 1 to 4 m. In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording conditions.

•The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

•For 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.

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