Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P5 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon
Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 80). The flash
pre-strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. When [ON] is
selected and the mode dial is set to -) or m, 0 appears on the LCD screen.
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When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the built-in flash is 0.5 m to 2.8 m (19 314 inches to 9 feet 2 114 inches) at the W side,
and 0.6 m to I .4 m (19 314 inches to 4 feet 7 118 inches) at the T side. When it is not set to
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
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Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences,
the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use f forced flash in a bright location.
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While charging the flash, the f flash charge lamp flashes. After the charging is complete,
the lamp goes out.
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The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion) or
recording in BURST2 mode.
* When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to 8 (no flash), the shutter
speed becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.
Recording images with the AF illuminator
The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR]
(page 80) to [ON] in the SET UP settings. % appears on the LCD screen and the
AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus
is locked.
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If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (An approximate distance up to 2.4 m (7 feet 10 l/2 inches) at the
W side, up to 1.4 m (4 feet 7 118 inches) at the T side is recommended.)
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In TWILIGHT mode, the AF illuminator will emit light only when the flash mode is set to
s (Forced flash).
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Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches the subject even if its light is
slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
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The AF illuminator does not operate when adjusting focus manually.
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The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly
into someone's eyes at a close distance.
_-- AF illuminator
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