Operation Manual

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Flash
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [M
Fireworks].
1 Select the flash mode.
• The icon of the selected flash mode appears.
2Press
j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully
to record the photo.
Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash
will pop up and fire. After using the flash, gently press the pop-up flash
to close it.
Options
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Default value)
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to n ON. The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (
0 82).
Operating modes:
[U Automatic]
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The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject.
[V Red-Eye Auto] The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
[S Flash On] The flash always fires.
[W Flash Off] The flash does not fire.
[FUNC.] 8 [S Flash] 8 Desired option 8 [a]