Sony FDR-AX30 How To Use Manual page 123

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens are accentuated by a flash, and they
appear as white circular spots. To reduce this phenomenon, brighten the recording place
and record the subject without a flash.
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Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash)
You can select the brightness of the flash light.
Select the desired brightness when you record photos using an external flash (sold
separately) compatible with this product.
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Flash Level] - desired setting.
Descriptions of menu items
High:
Makes the flash level higher.
Normal (default setting):
Normal flash level
Low:
Makes the flash level lower.
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Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external
flash)
Prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash operates.
Set this function when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately)
compatible with this product.
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Red Eye Reduction] - desired setting.
Descriptions of menu items
Off (default setting):
Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Menu operations
Menu operations
Camera/Mic
Camera/Mic