Panasonic vdr-m53 User Guide

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When shooting stills, you can use the optional VW-
FLH3

*1

 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for 

instructions.

*

1

 Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP

*

2

  Without light emission, the “

A

” display is cleared 

when you press the Photo shot button halfway. 
When using the flash, if you press the Photo shot 
button half-way the indication will change to “ ”.

The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low 
Light) depending on subject brightness (

P. 80

).

The available range of the Flash is about 
1 - 4 m.

See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on 
page 85 if you want to change the still quality mode.

Dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Flash 
is used. It is recommended that you illuminate a subject 
when recording in a dark place.

When you use accessories for hot shoe (only optional 
VW-FLH3), the power is supplied by this DVD Video 
Camera. (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP.)

The built-in flash cannot be used together with the 
separately sold Flash.

If a separately sold Flash is connected, it is given priority. 
(Only VDR-M95PP.) 

AUTO

 A

*

2

Automatically 
emits light in dark 
place or in a place 
lit from rear.

ON

Always emits light 
regardless of 
brightness.

OFF

No light emission.

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