58VQT3J56This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimumrequired illumination: approx. 1 lx) Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. Using a tripod is recommended. In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places.Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the followingorder.([ON]) ([AUTO]) ([OFF]): Always on.: Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.: Cancel the setting. When set to ([AUTO]), the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent AutoMode. When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. The (approximate) available range of the Video Light is approximately up to 1.5 m(4.9 feet). Using the Color Night Rec function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. When you take a picture in a dark place in still picture recording mode with the [AF ASSISTLAMP] set to [AUTO] ( 72), and the video light set to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]), thelamp is turned on to make it easier to focus. Set the video light to off at places where using a light is prohibited.Color Night RecVideo Light
