40 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 41 Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:

Display [Flash]

Select the desired type

Type, operations Uses
[Auto]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]1
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
[Forced Flash On]
• Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]1
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]1
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take
brighter pictures)
Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
• Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
1 Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the appears with the flash icon, red-eye
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is (Face
Detection))
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Available types in each mode
(ż: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)
ż2żż ż ż –ż–––––ż
–żż ż – – – –––––ż
–żż ż ż –ż––żż–ż
––– – – – – żż––––
–ż–– –
ż–żż––ż–
żżż ż żżżżż
–żżż
2
Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness.
• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes , , ,
, , , or .
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The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
W side (Max.) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) - 5.0 m (16.4 feet)
T side (Max.) Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 2.8 m (9.18 feet)

ƔShutter speeds are as follows:

• , , , : 1/603 - 1/4000th
• , : 13,4 - 1/4000th
3 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
4
When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is
turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent
Auto] Mode, [Scene Mode], zoom position.

ƔThe effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by

factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of Red-Eye Reduction
may be negligible.

ƔDo not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (ĺ8) or look at it

from close range (a few centimeters away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

ƔFlash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.

ƔScene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

ƔEdges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without

using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.

ƔNo pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

ƔInsufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance.

ƔFlash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.