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Using the Video Flash
The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
When using the optional Video Flash (VW-FLH3E), refer to the operating
instructions of the Video Flash.
1
Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
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If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing
the surrounding luminosity.
3
Press the [STILL] Button.
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Video Flash is set off.
4
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
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Video Flash is not set off when recording.
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If either [
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1
, flash is set off. If flashing or not
displayed, Video Flash is not set off.
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The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a
dark places. Picture will appear dark when they are recorded by using the
Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 metres.
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Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) enables you to record still
pictures farther than 2.5 metres in a dark place. The available range is
approximately 1 to 4 metres.
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The Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) and the built-in video flash cannot be
used simultaneously.
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Object of recording may appear dark if flash is set off in front of white
background.
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Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314ME) or Wide Conversion Lens
(VW-LW4307ME) can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect.
Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash
Set the [FLASH LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to desired
Flash Level.
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Normally, set it to [NORMAL] ([
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If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] setting, set it to [
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] ([
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i
]
Indication appears), if it is too much, set it to [
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] ([
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] Indication appears).
To make the “Red Eye” phenomenon reduce
Set the [RED EYE REDUCTION] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[ON].
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The [
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appears.
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You may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition.
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For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
PUSH
1
MENU
SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG
PUSH
2
4
3
STILL
PHOTO
SHOT
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