Sony DSC V3 Operating Instructions - Page 73

Using a commercially available external fl ash, Adjusting color tones, White Balance

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Using a commercially available external flash You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports the advanced accessory shoe.  Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe.  Set the mode dial to SET UP.  Select 2 (Camera 2) with /, [Flash] with Ext.] with /, then press .  Turn on the external flash.  Set the mode dial to M or A. The flash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A.  Shoot the image. • If you record with [Flash] set to [Int.] in the SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up. If this happens, return the built-in flash to its original position and set [Flash] to [Ext.] (page 140). • When you set [Flash] to [Ext.] in the SET UP settings, is indicated. In this case, the built-in flash is disabled. • Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the flash used and the distance to the subject. • The flash guide number varies according to the ISO sensitivity (page 65) of the camera, so be sure to check the ISO number. • Note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using a flash manufactured by another company for a specific camera (generally a flash with multiple contact points on the advanced accessory shoe), a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory. • Depending on the type of commercially available external flash, you may be unable to use some functions, and other operations may be difficult. Adjusting color tones - White Balance Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance. Auto (No indicator) The white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject. The default setting is Auto. (Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K) (Daylight) Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Color temperature: about 5500 K) (Cloudy) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Color temperature: about 6500 K) 73 Advanced still image shooting

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Advanced still image shooting
Using a commercially
available external flash
You can mount a commercially available
external flash that supports the advanced
accessory shoe.
Mount the external flash to the
advanced accessory shoe.
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
Select
2
(Camera 2) with
/
,
[Flash] with
/
/
, [Ext.] with
/
, then press
.
Turn on the external flash.
Set the mode dial to M or A.
The flash also strobes when the mode
dial is set to
, P, S or SCN, but we
recommend recording with the mode
dial set to M or A.
Shoot the image.
•
If you record with [Flash] set to [Int.] in the
SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up.
If this happens, return the built-in flash to its
original position and set [Flash] to [Ext.] (page
140).
•
When you set [Flash] to [Ext.] in the SET UP
settings,
is indicated. In this case, the
built-in flash is disabled.
•
Set the most appropriate aperture value
according to the guide number of the flash used
and the distance to the subject.
•
The flash guide number varies according to the
ISO sensitivity (page 65) of the camera, so be
sure to check the ISO number.
•
Note that the camera may not function
properly or may malfunction when using a
flash manufactured by another company for a
specific camera (generally a flash with multiple
contact points on the advanced accessory
shoe), a high-voltage type flash, or a flash
accessory.
•
Depending on the type of commercially
available external flash, you may be unable to
use some functions, and other operations may
be difficult.
Adjusting color tones
— White Balance
Normally, this camera adjusts color
tones automatically, but you can also
select the following modes according to
your shooting situations. The color of
the subject that you see will be captured
according to the lighting conditions.
When you want to fix the conditions under
which the image is captured, or when the
color of the entire image seems to be a
bit unnatural, it is recommended that you
adjust the white balance.
Auto (No indicator)
The white balance is set automatically in
response to the condition of the subject.
The default setting is Auto.
(Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)
(Daylight)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom.
(Color temperature: about 5500 K)
(Cloudy)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
(Color temperature: about 6500 K)