Recording Images With The Flash - Sony DCR-IP210 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

Recording images with the flash

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change
the flash mode, press
LCD screen.
Each press of
t
When you set RED EYE R in
changes as follows:
t
Forced flash:
Auto red-eye reduction:
Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye
No flash:
The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can
also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 178). Try
recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.
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 (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light
from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
• Auto red-eye reduction ( ) and Forced red-eye reduction (
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.
• The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After
charging is completed, the flash charge 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. 67) for focusing manually.
(flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the
(flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t AUTO (No indicator)
to ON in the menu settings (p. 178), the indicator
t
(flash)
The flash fires regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye.
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The flash does not fire.
) may not produce the
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