Using The Fl Ash - Sony DSC-V3 Fall 2005 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the fl ash
Flash emitter
Hologram AF emitter
The fl ash automatically pops up and
strobes when the surroundings are dark.
Close the fl ash by hand after using it.
• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the fl ash is approx. 0.4 m to 3 m (15
3/4 inches to 118 1/8 inches) (W)/0.4 m to
2.5 m (15 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T).
• The fl ash strobes twice. The fi rst time is the
pre-fl ash which is used to adjust the fl ash light
quantity, and the second time is the actual fl ash
during which the image is recorded.
• While the fl ash is being charged, the
CHG/ (fl ash) lamp fl ashes. After charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
• You can also select the following fl ash modes:
SL
(Forced fl ash), (Slow synchro), and
(No fl ash). For details on these modes, see
page 69.
Shooting images with the
Hologram AF
The hologram AF is fi ll light to focus more
easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The appears on the LCD screen and
ON
the hologram AF emits red light when the
shutter button is pressed halfway until the
focus is locked.
When this function is not needed, set [Hologram
AF] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140).
• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject
suffi ciently or the subject has no contrast, focus
will not be achieved. (An approximate distance
of 0.5 m to 3.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 118 1/8
inches) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light
reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly
off the center of the subject.
• When the focus preset distance is set (page 69),
the hologram AF does not function.
• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the
hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus
may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the
hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.
• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during
recording.
• The AF range fi nder frame is not displayed.
AF range fi nder frame indicator fl ashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
• When you mount an adaptor ring (not
supplied), telephoto end conversion lens (not
supplied), lens hood (not supplied) or ring light
(not supplied) to the camera, the hologram
AF light is blocked. We recommend using
hologram AF together with the Sony HVL-
F32X fl ash.
• The hologram AF does not function when
[SCN] (Scene) is set to (Twilight mode) or
(Landscape mode).
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