Shooting with the Flash | Sanyo VPC-HD1EX specification

SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH

The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1 Set the main switch to REC.

2 Press the flash button to

extend the flash.

Flash button

h The flash setting appears on the monitor.

No flash indication:

The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto flash).

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Sanyo VPC-HD1EX instruction manual Shooting with the Flash

Contents

Important note VPC-HD1EX VPC-HD1E VPC-HD1 Declaration of Conformity For American Users Points that require special attention Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU Users Preparing the camera Getting UP and RunningInsert the card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recording Playback KVideo clip playback When you are finished using the cameraKStill image playback Quick Search by Operation Capture fast-moving subjects Adjust the camera’sExposure setting Basic operation Convenient Additional functions Quick Search by Operation Contents Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Checking the Included Accessories Microphone How to use the accessories Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Media cards that can be used with this camera HD Mode Shooting Screen Normal Mode Shooting Screen Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting Docking station for easy connection Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop System MAP Camera Front Parts Names To open the monitor unit Rear Parts NamesBottom Docking station Front Rear Shooting mode Remote control unitCable adaptor Insert the card all the way Installing the CardClose the card slot cover Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Installing the CardIf the multi-indicator is flashing red To remove the card Preparing the Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outlet Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery Insert the batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control Unit Charging the battery pack Preparing the PowerOpen the battery cover Insert the battery pack Preparing the PowerClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking station Using the docking station When using a power outletUsing the cable adaptor Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF If the K icon appears To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode If the date and time setting has been completed Turning the Camera on and OFF Turn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation ButtonsSelect the icon above or below Operation Buttons Clock SET Date and Time SettingDisp Y / M / D Exit Set the clock Date and Time SettingSet the date Date Select EXIT, and press the SET button To correct the date and time settings Before Taking Pictures How to hold the camera When both near and far objects are present Using the autofocus Hints for taking pictures Before Taking Pictures Turn on the camera Recording video clipsEnd the recording Playing back a video clip Video Clip Recording and Playback Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off Display the video clip playback point Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very large Shooting single shots Capturing and Playing Back Still Images If the camera shake icon appears What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shutter speed and aperture are displayed Select the image you wish to view Viewing still images Image display playback Push the zoom switch toward W P sideSelect the image to play back To magnify Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots About the focus during sequential shots shooting Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?Sequential Shots Release the still image shooting button Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Recording in the HD Mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD Mode Audio Recording and Playback Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio recording You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio Recording and Playback Fast forward toggle the SET button to the right Audio playbackStop playback Fast forward/fast reverse Shooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the Zoom Shooting with the Flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction Can’t access the exposure correction bar? Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Example Shooting Setting Screen Switching Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo Clip MPEG4 Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer Menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Manual exposure setting menu Image Stabilizer Video View ISO sensitivity menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu Focus menu When editing video clips Video Clip Mode Image Quality Setting Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer English Focus Range About zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusAbout the focus range Point range finder focus Focus Area SettingSpot focus Spot light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Multi-section light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance White Balance To cancel the white balance setting To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected Sequential Shots Mode Setting Can the flash be used? How many shots in the auto bracket series? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Example Playback Setting Screen Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensPlayback Method Smooth playback page 116 h Video clips are played back Rotate imageResize Extract still image Playback Method Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedPlay ALL 1SEC Volume Setting Playback Volume Protect LOCK? YES Image ProtectProtect UNLOCK? YES To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an image Erase ONE Erase Erase ALL Exit Erasing Data Select YES, and press the SET button. ONE Erase Rotate Rotate ImageSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Resize Return to the Playback Setting ScreenWhy can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size Resize To select a different image frame in step For a video clip recorded in the HD modeExtract Still Select YES and press the SET button Editing Video Clips Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join two video clips Deleting part of a video clip Edit Video Delete 1ST Part Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button Original video clip is kept Original video clip is not kept Display the first video clip Joining two video clipsEdit Video Join Display the Print Settings Screen Print Settings About the Dpof format Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the finished prints ALL Images Print SettingsADD to Print Setting Exit Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Specifying the number of prints ALL Images Settings Index print Select ADD to Print Setting and press the SET buttonModify Print Setting Exit Display the Print Setting Screen Select Index Index Print SET Index PRINT? YES Changing the print settingsSelect YES, and press the SET button Clear ALL SETTINGS? Clearing all the print settings Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Icon, and press the SET button Still image resolution Video clip mode settingsImage or sound number Protect setting Remaining battery Displaying the Option Screen ADV. Settings Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Image quality adjustment Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Wind noise reduction setting Shutter Operation Sounds If Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected Help Disp OFF Help Display SEC POST-VIEW SettingSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button Post View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Image Settings Normal Vivid Adjust the Image Quality FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom OFF Digital Zoom Setting Monitor Brightness Adjust EXT MIC Volume Adjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen Language Example When TV System was selected TV Output SettingTV System This completes the TV output setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV Output Setting TV Type Power Save BATT/CAM Power Save Function Down Example When Batt CAM is selectedSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time File number reset function on File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a Select the file number reset icon File NO. Reset FunctionSelect OFF, and press the SET button Format Full Format Exit Formatting a Card Formatting erases the data To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Select the desired format option, and press the SET button Reset Settings RESET? YES Resetting the Camera Settings On the camera Set the main switch to REC, and turnSet the camera to the audio recording mode For audio recordings English Video View Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen pages 65Battery pack Battery remaining charge English How to connect Connecting to a TVWhen connecting to a standard video input terminal When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Insert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting to a TVPlayback Audio playback see If your TV does not have 720p video input capability Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputCamera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Print preparations Direct Printing ONE Image Printing Mode Right to display the image you wish Direct PrintingTo select one image and print it one image Toggle the SET button to the left or Specify the number of prints To cancel printing Select PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all imagesPrint Index Thumbnail prints indexPrinting begins Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Value is selected To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External Microphone Commonly Asked Questions PowerQuestion Answer Action Shooting Monitor Commonly Asked Questions Digital camera Progressive Combined signal Output? Video output Out Misc Edit Video System Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Troubleshooting Subject Use the forced Not in focus Too close to Image with Camera Video Image Card Remote Troubleshooting Docking Station Control Filter About the scene select function and focus range settingsSetting Remarks Scene Select Video clips SpecificationsCamera Still images Specifications Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction VAR-G9 Battery life Camera connectors Shooting Resolution PDS-HD1 Docking station Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus works Photographing a moving subject Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Hints for Taking Pictures Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modePoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view mode