To use the flash.......................

8

Press (flash) 8 repeatedly to select the setting.

No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

r

(Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

r

(No flash): Records without flash.

The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).

Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.

The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.

If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.

The flash does not work when attaching the conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).

You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.68).

To record in dark places (NightShot)

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Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 1to ON.( and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)

To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p.69). To record an image brighter in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.69).

The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 5 with your fingers or other objects.

Remove the conversion lens (optional).

Adjust the focusmanually ([FOCUS], p.68) when it is hard to focus automatically.

Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

To adjust the exposure for backlit

 

subjects (BACK LIGHT)..............

9

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 9 to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

To adjust the focus for an off center

 

subject.................................

7

See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 68.

 

To fix the exposure for the selected

 

subject.................................

7

See [SPOT METER] on page 66.

 

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