Recording
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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Set the flash to match the recording.

Applicable modes: ñ· ¿

¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

[Flash]

‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it
necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it
necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
‰:
Forced Flash
ON:
Forced ON/
Red-Eye
Reduction¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent lights.
:
Slow sync./
Red-Eye
Reduction¢
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow
the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background
will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
Œ:
Forced Flash
OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash
is not permitted.