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12. Others
• When an external flash is attached, the following functions are available in addition to the 
functions available with the built-in flash.
– Burst recording (when a setting other than [SH] is selected for [Burst Rate])
– Aperture Bracket
– Focus Bracket
• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
• If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the flash may be blocked by the lens, 
darkening the lower part of the screen.
• Do not use commercially available external flashes with high-voltage synchro terminals, 
reverse polarity or functions that enable them to communicate with the camera. Doing so may 
cause the camera to malfunction or operate incorrectly.
• When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo 
microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with 
quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone.
Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2:optional), you 
can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and the 
wide range stereo recording.
Preparations:
•
Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off.
• Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P306)
∫ Setting the range within which the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: 
optional) will record sounds
1 Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this 
unit on.
External Microphone (optional)