Operating instructions

Recording
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DVQX1359 (ENG)
Taking Pictures with the External Flash
(Optional)
Applicable modes:
You can attach a flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) and take
pictures with it.
• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how to attach the external flash.
∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot
shoe.
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction
indicated by arrow
2
while pressing it in the direction
indicated by arrow
1
.
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
• When recording motion pictures
• When recording 4K photos
• When recording with the Post Focus function
• When using the electronic shutter
• When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter
Settings] is set
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode]
‰
([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
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])
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.
Π([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.
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