Sony DCR-IP45E Operating Instructions Manual page 66

Recording still images in
CAMERA mode
Notes
•The recommended shooting distance using the
built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8
1/3 feet).
•Attaching the lens hood (optional) or a
conversion lens (optional) may block the light
from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•Auto red-eye reduction ( ) may not produce
the desired effect depending on individual
differences, the distance to the subject, the
subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or
other conditions.
•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when
you use forced flash in a bright location.
•When recording with the flash, it takes longer
to prepare for image capture. This is because
your camcorder starts to charge power for
firing after the flash pops up.
Darken the surroundings by covering the lens,
and press PHOTO lightly so that your
camcorder starts to charge power after the flash
pops up.
•The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power
for firing is being charged. After charging is
completed, the flash CHG lamp lights up.
•If it is not easy to focus on the subject
automatically, for example, when recording in
the dark, use the focal distance information
(p. 88) for focusing manually.
If you leave your camcorder for five or more
minutes after disconnecting the power source
Your camcorder returns to the default setting
(auto).
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