Panasonic

Using an External Flash (Optional)

character_bullet-largeRemoving the Hot Shoe Cover


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bullet02Remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting.

bullet02Flash recording is not possible when the following functions are being used:

– [ELEC.]/[Silent Mode]

– High Resolution mode

– [Filter Settings]

– SH burst recording


Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

Before attaching the Flash (optional), remove the hot shoe cover.

Refer to the operating instructions for the Flash for details about how to attach it.


Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow.

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character_diamondConnecting a Synchro Cable to the Flash Synchro Socket

You can use a commercially available external flash by connecting a synchro cable to the flash synchro socket.


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bullet02Use an external flash with a synchronization voltage of 250 V or less.

bullet02Use a synchro cable with the length less than 3 m (9.8 feet).


  1. Rotate the flash synchro socket cap in the direction of the arrow to remove.

bullet02Be careful not to lose the flash synchro socket cap.

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  1. Connect the synchro cable to the flash synchro socket.

bullet02The socket has a lock screw to prevent the cable from falling off.

bullet02For the connection, refer to the operating instructions for the synchro cable.


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bullet02The flash synchro socket has no polarity. You can use a synchro cable regardless of its polarity.

bullet02In the [icon_mode-p-motion_table] mode, the flash synchro socket is used to synchronize time codes with an external device. (character_referenceSynchronizing the Time Code with an External Device) Do not connect an external flash to the flash synchro socket when set to the [icon_mode-p-motion_table] mode. Doing so may cause a malfunction in the camera.


character_diamondNotes on Flash Recording

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bullet02Do not bring any object near the flash. Heat or light may cause the object to deform or discolor.

bullet02If you record repeatedly, time may be needed to charge the flash.

While the flash is charging, images will be recorded without the flash firing.

bullet02When an external flash is attached, do not carry the camera by holding only the external flash. It may become detached.

bullet02When using a commercially available external flash, do not use one with reversed polarity or function for communicating with a camera.

It may cause the camera to malfunction, or it may not operate correctly.

bullet02Refer to the operating instructions for the external flash for details.