Panasonic HCX800 HCX800 User Guide - Page 63

Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. The icon changes each time it is touched. ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the indication lights up in red.) ∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash MENU : [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting [ßi]: [ßd0]: [ßj]: Much brighter Normal Less bright ≥ The light from the flash may be blocked by the lens hood when the lens hood is attached. ≥ Do not use the flash with the filter kit (optional) or the conversion lens (optional) attached. ≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the 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. ≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower. Red-eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-eye Reduction is set to on. 63 VQT4C76