Sony HANDYCAM HDR-TG5V User Manual page 28

If white circular spots appear on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air
Subject
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