Samsung HMX-S15BN-XAA - Manual (Page 57)

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USING THE FLASH
Using the flash, you can capture clear and bright photos even in shadows, at night, or indoors
which need more light.
PRECHECK!
Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 27
Press the Flash ( ) button repeatedly to select the flash mode you
want.
The selected flash mode is displayed.
Display Meaning
Disables the flash.
Flash works automatically when the subject or background is
dark.
If the object or background is dark, the camcorder flash
operates automatically and flashes just before the picture is
taken (pre-flash). This helps reduce the incidence of red eye.
Flash always works regardless of brightness.
Light intensity is adjusted automatically.
Flash works when the shutter speed is slow.
It is suitable for use around sundown or in dark places.
We recommend you use a tripod (purchase separately) to
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In Smart Auto mode, the smart flash icon appears
automatically. According to the brightness for subject and
background, the flash automatically works.
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Do not use the flash with a hand covered on it.
Do not use a flash too close to the eyes of a person. •
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Select a flash mode and press the PHOTO button. The camcorder performs a pre-flash to make
sure the recording conditions (distance from objects and amount of light) are acceptable. Do not
move until the second flash occurs.
As using the flash consumes more power, the more you use the flash, the shorter the battery time.
The flash usually recharges within 5 seconds. However, it may take longer to charge the flash when
the battery is low.
You can capture bright and clear photos within the recordable range when you use the flash.
When you record a strongly reflecting object or an object out of the recordable range, the
camcorder can not capture bright and clear images.
When you use the flash in a dark place, foreign substances such as dust can be reflected in the
light from the flash, so that blur, white dots, round dots, or white circles may appear on the images.
This is not a malfunction of the camcorder.
You cannot use a flash under the following conditions:
- when using the continuous shooting function
- when capturing photos in the video record mode. •
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