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.70).

To record the high resolution still images during recording a movie (Dual

Rec) ............................

38qs

You can record high resolution still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" or disc while recording a movie on the disc.

1Press START/STOP qs or 8to start recording.

2Press PHOTO 3 fully.

The still image can be written up to 3 from start recording until finishing recording.

The number of recordable still images and recording media. When the still image is written,

changes to orange.

3Press START/STOP qs or 8 to finish recording a movie. The written still images are displayed, then recorded on the selected destination media (“Memory

Stick Duo” or disc). When disappears, recording is complete.

•Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder from after recording a movie is

finished until the still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

•You cannot use the flash.

•When the POWER switch is set to (Movie),

the size of still images becomes 2.3M (16:9 wide)) or 3.0M (4:3).

•For details on the settings of [STILL MEDIA], refer to page 41.

•You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER

switch is set to

(Still). You can also record

with the flash.

 

To record in dark places (NightShot)

..........................................

1

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

•To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p.71). To record an image brighter in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.71).

•The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 6 with your fingers or other objects.

•Remove the conversion lens (optional).

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.70) when it is hard to focus automatically.

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

45