Sony HDR-CX300 Handycam® Handbook - Page 75

STEADYSHOT, FLASH MODE, FLASH LEVEL, REDEYE REDUC Redeye, reduction

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STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.  ON The SteadyShot function is used. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.  AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. OFF ( ) Records without flash.  Notes  The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 1.5 m (11 7/8 to 59 1/8 in.).  Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.  If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.  The built-in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] (p. 71) is set to other than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH MODE].  The flash is not flashed in movie recording mode. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher.  NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or [ON], appears. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes.  OFF Does not prevent redeye. ON ( ) Prevents redeye.  Notes  The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.  The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [SMILE DETECTION]. US 75 Customizing your camcorder

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Customizing your camcorder
US
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
)
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
ON
The SteadyShot function is used.
OFF (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON (
)
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF (
)
Records without flash.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
1.5 m (11 7/8 to 59 1/8 in.).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
The
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers
while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
The built-in flash is not flashed when
[CONVERSION LENS] (p. 71) is set to other
than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH
MODE].
The flash is not flashed in movie recording
mode.
FLASH LEVEL
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
HIGH (
)
Makes the flash level higher.
NORMAL (
)
LOW (
)
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC (Redeye
reduction)
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON],
appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
OFF
Does not prevent redeye.
ON (
)
Prevents redeye.
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [SMILE DETECTION].