Sony NEX-VG20 Handycam® Handbook - Page 77

Flash, Flash Level, Red Eye Reduction, Wind Noise Reduct., Slow Sync., Rear Sync.

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Table of Contents Search image  Notes  Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.  [Face Detection] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [Face Detection] to [Off] in this case.  Tips  For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the following conditions:  Shoot in a sufficiently bright place  The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask  The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera  If you select a subject which has priority by touching the frame that has appeared around the subject's face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority. Flash You can select the flash setting when shooting photos with a compatible external flash (sold separately).  Auto Flashes automatically when the camcorder judges the lack of light warrants a flash. On Flashes for every shot, regardless of ambient light. Slow Sync. Flashes for every shot. This setting makes not only the subject brighter, but also the background. Rear Sync. Flashes just before the exposure ends. Trails of moving objects follow their natural direction of movement. Off Does not flash Flash Level You can select the flash level when shooting photos with a compatible external flash (sold separately). You can set a flash value from -3.0EV to +3.0EV on your camcorder. The set value may not be effective depending on the connected flash (sold separately). Red Eye Reduction A flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. This item is available in still image recording mode only.  Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. On ( ) A flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  Notes  Turn on the power of a flash (sold separately) attached to use Red Eye Reduction.  Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.  There are certain flash units that you cannot use with Red Eye Reduction. For the compatibility of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  Tips  Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the "redeye" phenomenon. Wind Noise Reduct. You can record a movie with less wind noise by cutting the low-frequency sound input from the built-in microphone. Index US 77

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Table of Contents
Search image
Index
US
Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[Face Detection] may not function properly
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
camera
If you select a subject which has priority by
touching the frame that has appeared around
the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority.
Flash
You can select the flash setting when
shooting photos with a compatible external
flash (sold separately).
Auto
Flashes automatically when the camcorder
judges the lack of light warrants a flash.
On
Flashes for every shot, regardless of ambient
light.
Slow Sync.
Flashes for every shot. This setting makes
not only the subject brighter, but also the
background.
Rear Sync.
Flashes just before the exposure ends. Trails of
moving objects follow their natural direction
of movement.
Off
Does not flash
Flash Level
You can select the flash level when shooting
photos with a compatible external flash
(sold separately).
You can set a flash value from -3.0EV to
+3.0EV on your camcorder. The set value
may not be effective depending on the
connected flash (sold separately).
Red Eye Reduction
A flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more
times before shooting to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
This item is available in still image
recording mode only.
Off
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
On (
)
A flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
Notes
Turn on the power of a flash (sold separately)
attached to use Red Eye Reduction.
Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired
effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if
the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
There are certain flash units that you cannot use
with Red Eye Reduction. For the compatibility
of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Tips
Pupils become dilated in dark environments.
Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-
eye” phenomenon.
Wind Noise Reduct.
You can record a movie with less wind
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
input from the built-in microphone.