User manual

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Recording
Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures using the Flash
Note
•
Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will pop out.
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)
2 Touch the item.
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second
flash is activated.
A To open the flash
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash
is closed.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Item Description of settings
‰: Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye
Reduction
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync.
:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
Œ:
Forced Flash
OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash
is not permitted.
• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.