User Manual

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DVQP1285
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
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Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)
1/60
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1
- 1/2000
Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)
1 - 1/16000
4
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2
- 1/16000
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1
The shutter speed is set to 4 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.
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2
The shutter speed is set to 30 seconds in [Artistic Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode).
• In Intelligent Auto Mode ([ ] or [ ]), the shutter speed changes depending on the
detected scene.
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The available flash range
Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Max. Wide Max. Tele
Approx. 0.6 m - 5.6 m (2.0 feet - 18 feet) Approx. 2.0 m - 2.9 m (6.6 feet - 9.5 feet)
• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is
set to [OFF].
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Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.
• Putting the flash close to objects
• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the
shutter button.
Adjusting the flash output
Recording mode:
Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark.
→ [Rec] → [Flash Adjust.]
1
Press to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET]
Settings: –2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0 EV].
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When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon.