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≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication
(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear
and the video flash may not be lighted.
≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of
1/750 s or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark
place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit
in front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is
prohibited.
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other
means.
ªWhen the video flash is not used
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].
ªTo adjust the brightness of the video

flash

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]: In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear.)
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
ªRed eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
ªUsing the video flash VW-FLH3E

(optional)

≥The video flash permits still picture recording in
a dark place 2.0 metres or more distant. The
available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to
4metres.
≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,
the [ß] indication appears.
≥The optional video flash and the built-in video
flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be
adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight
or other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
video flash.
Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [ ]
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
recording will start. After recording, the
self-timer will be cancelled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
half way. Focusing will be carried out with
reference to the focusing frame.
ªTo stop the timer midway through
Press the [MENU] button.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,
the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.
≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the
maximum recordable pictures are recorded.
PHOTO
SHOT
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