Sony DSC-V3 - Manual (Page 72)

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Using an external
fl ash
You can mount an optional external fl ash.
Using an external fl ash increases the
amount of light and that will allow you to
shoot more vivid fl ash pictures than when
using the internal fl ash. For details, refer
to the operating instructions supplied with
your fl ash.
ACC (accessory) jack
Advanced accessory shoe
Mode dial
Shutter button
Control button
• You cannot have an external fl ash and the built-
in fl ash strobe at the same time.
• If you use two or more external fl ashes at the
same time, note that the camera may not be
able to function properly, or that may cause a
malfunction.
• When the proper white balance is not set
using an external fl ash, set the fl ash mode to
(Forced fl ash) or
SL (Slow synchro), then set
the white balance using the (one-push
SET) (page 73).
Using the Sony Flash
You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X
or HVL-F1000 fl ash on the advanced
accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL-
F32X is also equipped with automatic fl ash
level adjustment and AF fi ll light shooting
functions.
 Mount the external fl ash on
the advanced accessory shoe.
 Plug the fl ash into the ACC
(accessory) jack.
When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step
.
 Turn on the external fl ash.
 Set the mode dial to , P, S, A,
M or SCN.
 Shoot the image.