Panasonic HDC-SX5 Hd Video Camera - Multi Language - Page 68

Recording When the flash is not used Set the flash to [FLASH OFF]. ≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or by other means. ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to [FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.) ≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated. ≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet). ≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥ The picture may become out of focus in dark places. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash and may cause a vignetting effect. ≥ Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a flash is prohibited. ≥ If the flash is activated a large number of times, it may take longer to charge it. Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] and press the cursor button. To cancel the red eye reduction function Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. ≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places. ≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. To adjust the brightness of the flash Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] > desired item and press the cursor button. MENU [ßj]: If the brightness is too high. [ßd0]: In normal recording [ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient. ª Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional) ≥ The flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 2.5 m (8.2 feet) or more distant from the subject. The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 4 m (3.3 feet to 13.1 feet). ≥ The [ß] or [ßA] indication appears only when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway. ≥ The flash setting cannot be changed when the power switch on the flash is set to [ON] or [AUTO]. ≥ The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously. ≥ The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted. ≥ The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed. ≥ Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash. ≥ Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash. 68 VQT1J42