Camcorder - Sony Handycam HDR-CX550 Owner's Manual

STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
 ON
The SteadyShot function is used.
OFF ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
 AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
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Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
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using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
1.5 m (11 7/8 to 59 1/8 in.).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
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before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers
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while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
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when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
The built-in flash is not flashed when
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[CONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is set to other
than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH
MODE].
The built-in flash is not flashed in movie
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recording mode.
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FLASH LEVEL
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
HIGH (
Makes the flash level higher.
 NORMAL ( )
LOW (
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC (Redeye
reduction)
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON],
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
 OFF
Does not prevent redeye.
ON (
Prevents redeye.
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Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
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desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The redeye function does not work with
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automatic recording by [SMILE DETECTION].
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appears. You can prevent redeye
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