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Using flash

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Menu item details Normal: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast. Hint The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. [39] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1. Press the (Flash pop-up) slide switch to pop up the flash. 2. Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will

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Menu item details
Normal:
Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal.
Fast:
Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast.
Hint
The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller
(sold separately) connected to the camera.
Note
Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded.
[39] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Using the flash
Using flash
In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent
camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the
backlit subject.
1. Press the
(Flash pop-up) slide switch to pop up the flash.
2. Press the shutter button fully down.
When you do not use the flash
When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.
Note
If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash,
flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will