Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam® Handbook - Page 37

Flash Mode

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Table of contents Sample images Menu Flash Mode In a dark location, using a flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use a flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Attach a flash. 2 MENU button t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Turn on the power of the flash when using the flash. (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Allows you to shoot a subject brightly. Allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person. The flash fires right before the exposure is completed. Note • You cannot use a flash when recording movies. z Using an external flash Make sure that you use a Sony external flash (sold separately). There are certain Sony flashes or functions that cannot be used with your camcorder. For the compatibility of a particular flash unit, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z Tips on flash shooting • The lens hood may block the light of flash. Remove the lens hood when using a flash. • When using a flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. A flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. Index 37GB

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Table of
contents
Sample
images
Menu
Index
Flash Mode
In a dark location, using a flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot the subject brightly,
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use a
flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
This item is available in still image recording mode only.
1
Attach a flash.
2
MENU button
t
[Camera]
t
[Flash Mode]
t
desired mode.
3
Turn on the power of the flash when using the flash.
You cannot use a flash when recording movies.
(Fill-flash)
Allows you to shoot a subject brightly.
(Slow Sync.)
Allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the
background by slowing the shutter speed.
(Rear Sync.)
Allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject
such as a moving car or a walking person. The flash fires right before
the exposure is completed.
Note
z
Using an external flash
Make sure that you use a Sony external flash (sold separately).
There are certain Sony flashes or functions that cannot be used with your camcorder. For the
compatibility of a particular flash unit, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
z
Tips on flash shooting
The lens hood may block the light of flash. Remove the lens hood when using a flash.
When using a flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.
When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. A flash will operate even in bright
daylight, and make faces come out brighter.