Sony NEX-VG30 User Manual

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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).
 is displayed when the flash level is set.
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.
 Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
On (
)
Enables wind noise reduction.
Audio Mode
You can change the recording sound 
format.
5.1ch Surround (
)
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
 2ch Stereo (
)
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
Notes
Only applicable for the built-in microphone.