Using The Flash; Recording High Quality Still Images During Movie Recording (Dual Rec) - Sony Handycam HDR-UX7E Operating Manual

Using the flash

Flash charge
lamp
Press (flash) repeatedly to select an
appropriate setting.
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers while charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a
filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
z Tips
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 70), or you can
prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE
REDUC] (p. 70).
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
Flash
You can record high quality still images on
the "Memory Stick Duo" while recording a
movie on the disc.
1 Set the POWER switch to
then press START/STOP to start movie
recording.
2 Press PHOTO fully.
After you start recording, and before you
finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of
still images from your movie.
3 Press START/STOP to stop movie
recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the "Memory
Stick Duo." When
images are recorded.
b Notes
• Do not eject the "Memory Stick Duo" before
recording is finished and the still images are
stored on the "Memory Stick Duo."
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
z Tips
• When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie), the size of still images becomes:
– 2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (HDR-
UX3E/UX5E)
(movie),
Orange color
boxes indicate the
number of
recorded images.
When recording is
finished, the color
changes to orange.
disappears, the
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